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 $