monosaccharide
/ˌmɑnəˈsækəˌraɪd/
noun
- A simple sugar that cannot be broken down into smaller sugars, such as glucose or fructose.
- In biology class, we learned that monosaccharides are the building blocks of carbohydrates.
- Fruits contain monosaccharides like fructose, which make them sweet.
- Glucose is a monosaccharide that provides energy for your body.