Biomolecules Question 2

2. The two functional groups characteristic of sugars are

(a) Hydroxyl and methyl

(b) Carbonyl and methyl

(c) Carbonyl and hydroxyl

(d) Carbonyl and phosphate

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Answer : c

Hints & Solutions

(c) Sugar is a carbohydrate. These are polyhydroxy aldehyde, ketone or their derivatives, which means they have carbonyl and hydroxyl groups in its structure.