(i) It is a simple sugar.
(ii) It is photoactive.
(iii) It is a small molecule.
(iv) Its molecular weight is less than 10,000 daltons.
(v) It has a sweet taste.
(vi) It is granular and soluble in water.
(vii) It contains aldehyde and ketone groups.
(viii) It is called aldose or ketose sugar.
(ix) It is a repulsive sugar.