Which of the Following Nutrients Can Be Made from Compounds

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following nutrients can be made from compounds composed of 2-carbon skeletons?

• A) glucose
• B) fructose
• C) glycogen
• D) fatty acids

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Definitions:

Monosaccharide

The simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of a single sugar molecule like glucose or fructose.

Glucose

An essential sugar which is a key source of energy for living entities and a constituent of various carbohydrates.

Disaccharide

A class of sugars composed of two monosaccharide molecules bonded together, such as sucrose or lactose.

Hydrogen Ion

A positively charged atom of hydrogen, symbolized as H+, crucial in acid-base balance and cellular energy processes.