Which one of the following choices is a common monosaccharide found in the diet?
a. maltose
b. glucose
c. starch
d. pectin

The common monosaccharide that is found in the diet is glucose. The answer is option B. Monosaccharides are the basic components of carbohydrates. They are called simple sugars and the most common that is seen in most food is glucose. Along with glucose, other monosaccharides also include fructose and galactose.