Single chain carbohydrates that are the most basic units of CARBOHYDRATES. They are typically colorless crystalline substances with a sweet taste and have the same general formula CnH2nOn.

Synonyms: 0, Simple Sugars, Monosaccharide, Sugars, Simple, Sugar, Simple, Simple Sugar, Monosaccharides

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D009005

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