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.......... can't be further hydrolyzed.

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Monosaccharides are directly absorbed in the digestive system and serve as primary energy sources.
Updated On: Jan 17, 2025
  • Polysaccharides
  • Disaccharides
  • Monosaccharides
  • Oligosaccharides
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The Correct Option is C

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Monosaccharides are the simplest carbohydrates and cannot be hydrolyzed further. Examples: Glucose Fructose Galactose In contrast: Polysaccharides (e.g., starch) and disaccharides (e.g., sucrose) can be hydrolyzed into smaller sugar units. Oligosaccharides consist of a few monosaccharide units. 

Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{Monosaccharides}} \]

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