Monosaccharides:These are the simplest form of sugars and the most basic units of carbohydrates. Glucose is an example of a monosaccharide.
Disaccharides: These are sugars composed of two monosaccharides. Maltose, sucrose, and lactose are examples of disaccharides.
Glucose:This is a simple sugar that serves as the main source of energy for living organisms.