Carbohydrates and Glycoconjugates · Zoology

Monosaccharides are classified based on:

  1. Solubility and melting point
  2. Carbon count and functional group type
  3. Color, taste, and odor
  4. Presence of nitrogen atoms
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Correct answer: Carbon count and functional group type

Monosaccharides are classified by the number of carbon atoms (triose, tetrose, pentose, hexose) and the type of carbonyl group (aldose for aldehyde, ketose for ketone). This classification reflects both their chain length and reactivity.

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