I’m essential for life and taste sweet. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Think about what you add to tea or coffee.
Answer
Fructose
Explanation
Sugar is a carbohydrate essential for energy and has a sweet taste.
This is an easy science riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is Fructose.
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