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What functional group characterizes aldoses?
What functional group characterizes aldoses?
- Ketone (C=O)
- Aldehyde (-HC=O) (correct)
- Alcohol (OH)
- Carboxylic acid (COOH)
Which type of carbohydrate is glucose classified as based on the number of carbon atoms?
Which type of carbohydrate is glucose classified as based on the number of carbon atoms?
- Hexose (correct)
- Triose
- Tetrose
- Pentose
Which type of carbon atom is present in all monosaccharides except dihydroxyacetone?
Which type of carbon atom is present in all monosaccharides except dihydroxyacetone?
- Asymmetric carbon atom (correct)
- Saturated carbon atom
- Symmetric carbon atom
- Double-bonded carbon atom
What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
What process do pentoses and hexoses undergo when the ketone or aldehyde reacts with a distal OH?
What process do pentoses and hexoses undergo when the ketone or aldehyde reacts with a distal OH?