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Which of the following sugar is present in ATP?

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Hexose
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Pentose
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Tetrose
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Triose
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Solution

The correct option is B Pentose
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the most important form of energy currency in living systems. It consists of 3 phosphate groups linked to a ribose sugar (pentose sugar) which in turn is linked to an adenine molecule.


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