Which monosaccharide is the preferred energy source for the nervous system and the sole source for the red blood cells?
A)Sucrose
B)Fructose
C)Galactose
D)Glucose

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Glucose is the preferred energy source for the nervous system as it easily crosses the blood-brain barrier and is the sole source of energy for red blood cells. Sucrose is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose, while galactose is a component of the disaccharide lactose. Fructose is primarily metabolized by the liver and is not the preferred energy source for the nervous system.

Which Monosaccharide Is the Preferred Energy Source for the Nervous