Biomolecules Question 47

Question: Which of the following monosaccharide is a pentose

[CPMT 1982, 87, 89, 93]

Options:

A) Galactose

B) Glucose

C) Fructose

D) Arabinose

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Arabinose is an aldopentose $ HOCH_2-{{(CHOH)}_3}-CHO $