Which of these is not a monosaccharide?
A)Glucose
B)Ribose
C)6-carbon sugar
D)Sucrose

Name: Which of these is not a monosaccharide? A)Glucose B)Ribose C)6-carbon sugar D)Sucrose
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Sucrose is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose, therefore it is not a monosaccharide. Glucose and ribose are both monosaccharides and 6-carbon sugar is a vague term that could refer to glucose or other 6-carbon monosaccharides.

Which of These Is Not a Monosaccharide