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The simple polyhydroxy ketone molecule containing 3-7 carbons is a
The simple polyhydroxy ketone molecule containing 3-7 carbons is a
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The correct option is B Monosaccharide
Carbohydrates are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones. The carbohydrates can be monosaccharides, oligosaccharides or polysaccharides. Monosaccharides are made up of single unit composed of 3 to 7 carbon atoms, e.g., glyceraldehyde, erythrose, ribose, glucose, fructose, sedoheptulose. The monosaccharides having aldehyde group are called aldose and those having ketone group are called ketose sugars.
Carbohydrates are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones. The carbohydrates can be monosaccharides, oligosaccharides or polysaccharides. Monosaccharides are made up of single unit composed of 3 to 7 carbon atoms, e.g., glyceraldehyde, erythrose, ribose, glucose, fructose, sedoheptulose. The monosaccharides having aldehyde group are called aldose and those having ketone group are called ketose sugars.
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