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Monosaccharide, e.g., glucose

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At least two —OH groups joined to a carbon backbone
Plus an aldehyde or ketone group
Usually taste sweet and dissolve in water
Five or six carbons are the most common
Ratio of atoms is generally 1:2:1 (e.g. C6H12O6)
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