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Which among the following is a pentose?

A

Fructose

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Erythrose

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C

Glucose

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D

Ribose

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Solution

The correct option is D Ribose
Pentose is a monosaccharide with five carbon atoms. Ribose and deoxyribose are examples of pentoses.
Fructose and glucose are hexoses or monosaccharides with six carbon atoms.
Erythrose is a tetrose or a monosaccharide with four carbon atoms.

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