Biomolecules Question 40
Question: To become a carbohydrate a compound must contain at least
[AFMC 1991]
Options:
A) 2 carbons
B) 3 carbons
C) 4 carbons
D) 6 carbons
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
3 carbons e.g. Glyceraldehyde $ \underset{OH}{\mathop{\underset{|}{\mathop{CH_2}}}}-\underset{OH}{\mathop{\underset{|}{\mathop{CH}}}}-CHO $