Monosaccharides

The sugars glucose, galactose, and fructose are examples of monosaccharides.

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Glucose, C6H12O6

Open-chain glucose, C6H12O6

Galactose, C6H12O6

Open-chain galactose, C6H12O6

Fructose, C6H12O6

Open-chain fructose, C6H12O6

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