Mono- and di-saccharides

Mono- and disaccharides are two types of carbohydrates that are important for providing energy to the body. Monosaccharides are single sugar molecules that cannot be broken down into smaller units by hydrolysis. Some examples of monosaccharides include glucose, fructose, and galactose. Disaccharides are composed of two monosaccharide units joined together by a glycosidic bond. Some…