During metabolism, table sugar (sucrose) is broken down into monosaccharides. According to the following chemical equation, how many moles of monosaccharides will be produced when 6 moles of sucrose react with 6 moles of water? C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ + H₂O → 2 C₆H₁₂O₆
Sucrose monosaccharides

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Each mole of sucrose produces 2 moles of monosaccharides. Therefore, 6 moles of sucrose will produce 12 moles of monosaccharides.

During Metabolism, Table Sugar (Sucrose) Is Broken Down into Monosaccharides