HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CARBOHYDRATES

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: -Deoxyribose is a monosaccharide sugar in living organisms. It is formed from the sugar ribose with the loss of an oxygen atom. The chemical formula of deoxyribose is C5H10O4 C 5 H 10 O 4 .

Detailed explanation-3: -Ribose and deoxyribose are classified as monosaccharides, aldoses, pentoses, and are reducing sugars.

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