Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of one sugar molecule. Examples include glucose, fructose, and galactose.
This is a type of monosaccharide that serves as a primary source of energy for living organisms.
Another type of monosaccharide found in many plants where it's often bonded with glucose to form sucrose, table sugar.
A group of organic compounds including sugars, starches, celluloses which are important sources for energy in living organisms. Monosaccharides belong under this category.