Xylitol is a ____.
A) monosaccharide
B) disaccharide
C) polysaccharide
D) sugar alcohol

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Xylitol is a sugar alcohol, commonly used as a sugar substitute with a sweetening power similar to regular sugar. It occurs naturally in many fruits and vegetables and is also commercially produced from birch tree bark. It is commonly used as a sugar substitute because it is low in calories and does not contribute to tooth decay.

Xylitol Is a ____