- monosaccharides are single-unit sugars (monomers)
- These moleculles typically have a formula that is a multiple of no. of carbons in chain
- Vary from 3 to 7 carbons in chain
(3C, 5C, 6C most common chain lengths)
- Each molecule contains hydroxyl groups (-OH) and a carbonyl group (c=o)
- monosaccharides are the fuels for cellular work