BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

CARBOHYDRATES

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which of the following in not a hydrate of carbon?

A	Dihydroxy acetone
B	Acetic acid
C	Deoxy ribose
D	All

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Deoxyribose C5H10O4 is not a carbohydrate.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ribose and deoxyribose are classified as monosaccharides, aldoses, pentoses, and are reducing sugars.

Detailed explanation-3: -Assertion: Deoxyribose, C5 H10 O4 is not a carbohydrate. Reason: Carbohydrates are hydrates of carbon so compounds which follow Cx H2 Oy formula are carbohydrates.

Detailed explanation-4: -Here Glucose, Maltose, and Fructose are carbohydrate. Glycine is not a carbohydrate.

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