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Question
The most important monosaccharide for energy storage is: a. Galactose b. Glucose c. Sucrose
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Glucose is the primary energy currency in cells. It is broken down in glycolysis and cellular respiration to produce ATP. It is also the monomer used to build energy storage polymers like starch in plants and glycogen in animals. Sucrose is a disaccharide.
Hint
This is the main sugar your blood carries to your cells for energy.