monosaccharides

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D-glucose

Most abundant monosaccharide

Can be broken down to produce energy (glycolysis)

Diabetics have a hard time getting glucose from the bloodstream into cells

Type 1, type 2

The hormone insulin signals cells to take up glucose, where it is broken down or stored

<p><span>Most abundant monosaccharide</span></p><p><span>Can be broken down to produce energy (glycolysis)</span></p><p><span>Diabetics have a hard time getting glucose from the bloodstream into cells</span></p><p><span> Type 1, type 2</span></p><p><span>The hormone insulin signals cells to take up glucose, where it is broken down or stored</span></p>
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D-mannose

Monosaccharide found most notably in cranberries

Mannose may help block bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract

<p><span>Monosaccharide found most notably in cranberries</span></p><p><span>Mannose may help block bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract</span></p>
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D-fructose

The ketose fructose is also referred to as fruit sugar or levulose

Sweetest monosaccharide

Can be broken down for energy production in the body

<p><span>The ketose fructose is also referred to as fruit sugar or levulose</span></p><p><span>Sweetest monosaccharide</span></p><p><span>Can be broken down for energy production in the body</span></p>
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glucose ring

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fructose ring

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