A key difference between simple sugars and more complex sugars (disaccharides and polysaccharides) is that simple sugars:
A) must undergo some preliminary processing before the energy can be released from their bonds.
B) are made up of one sugar unit or building block.
C) have a particular molecular shape that does not stimulate the sweetness receptors on the tongue.
D) are important sources of fuel for cells.
E) can be broken down into different types of carbohydrate molecules.
B) are made up of one sugar unit or building block.
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