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Which of the following terms describes glucose?

A) disaccharide
B) monosaccharide
C) nucleic acid
D) protein

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Answer:

B.) Monosaccharide

Step-by-step explanation:

formula C₆H₁₂O₆. Glucose is the most abundant monosaccharide, a subcategory of carbohydrates. Glucose is mainly made by plants and most algae during photosynthesis from water and carbon dioxide, using energy from sunlight.

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