BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

MONOSACCHARIDES

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Classify the Monosaccharide:Erythrose
A
Triose
B
Tetrose
C
Pentose
D
Hexose
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -They are classified according to the number of carbon atoms in a monosaccharide. In particular, a tetrose is a monosaccharide with four carbon atoms. Monosaccharides may also be classified based on the type of carbonyl group they contain.

Detailed explanation-2: -Erythrose belongs to the class of organic compounds known as pentoses. These are monosaccharides in which the carbohydrate moiety contains five carbon atoms. Erythrose exists in all living organisms, ranging from bacteria to humans.

Detailed explanation-3: -A tetrose is a monosaccharide with 4 carbon atoms. They have either an aldehyde functional group in position 1 (aldotetroses) or a ketone functional group in position 2 (ketotetroses).

Detailed explanation-4: -Erythrose is a tetrose monosaccharide sugar which forms the raw material for synthesis of anthocyanin and lignin. Xylose is a non nutritive sweetener. It is a monosaccharide made up of five carbon atoms. It is a pentose monosaccharide.

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