For 10 points, name these building blocks of carbohydrates, like glucose.
The structure of these compounds is given by the mnemonic "All Altruists Gladly Make Gum in Gallon Tanks." A single vertical line crossed by four horizontal lines represents their stereochemistry. These compounds often form either five or six-member rings with an oxygen atom, and a carbon hanging off the ring. Their condensation makes a (*) glycosidic bond. The ends of DNA are named for the 3 and 5 carbons of these compounds, which bond to a phosphate and a nucleobase to make a nucleotide. These monomers condense to form amylopectin, starch, and cellulose. For 10 points, name these building blocks of carbohydrates, like glucose.
The structure of these compounds is given by the mnemonic "All Altruists Gladly Make Gum in Gallon Tanks."
monosaccharides [or sugars; or hexoses; or pentoses; prompt on carbohydrates; prompt on saccharides; ask players to be less specific for answers of glucose or deoxyribose or ribose]