What are the classes of sacorides?

Saccharides, or carbohydrates, are classified into three main classes: monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides. Monosaccharides are simple sugars like glucose and fructose, consisting of single sugar units. Oligosaccharides are short chains of 2 to 10 monosaccharide units, while polysaccharides are long chains that can consist of hundreds or thousands of monosaccharide units, such as starch and cellulose. Each class plays distinct roles in biological processes and energy storage.