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Question
Classify the following into monosaccharides and disaccharides.
Ribose, 2-deoxyribose, maltose, galactose, fructose and lactose
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Solution
| Monosaccharides | Disaccharides |
| Ribose | Maltose |
| 2-deoxyribose | Lactose |
| Galactose | |
| Fructose |
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