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The differences between monosaccharide, disaccharide, and polysaccharide with examples.

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Carbohydrates are the biomolecules made up of hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen in the ratio 2:1:1, approximately. They can be monosaccharide, disaccharide, or polysaccharide. The monomers of carbohydrates are joined by glycosidic bonds.

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