Monosaccharide units are hydrophilic and generally soluble in water. What is meant by the statement? O Monosaccharides are polar and water is a nonpolar molecule. O Monosaccharides are nonpolar and water is a polar molecule. Monosaccharides and water are both non polar molecules. Monosaccharides and water are both polar molecules.

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Monosaccharide units are hydrophilic and generally soluble in water. What is meant by the
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O Monosaccharides are polar and water is a nonpolar molecule.
Monosaccharides are nonpolar and water is a polar molecule.
Monosaccharides and water are both non polar molecules.
O Monosaccharides and water are both polar molecules.
Transcribed Image Text:Monosaccharide units are hydrophilic and generally soluble in water. What is meant by the statement? O Monosaccharides are polar and water is a nonpolar molecule. Monosaccharides are nonpolar and water is a polar molecule. Monosaccharides and water are both non polar molecules. O Monosaccharides and water are both polar molecules.
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