NEET Solved Paper 2018 Question 27
Question: The two functional groups characteristic of sugars are [NEET - 2018]
Options:
A) Carbonyl and phosphate
B) Carbonyl and methyl
C) Hydroxyl and methyl
D) Carbonyl and hydroxyl
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
- Sugar is a common term used to denote carbohydrate. Carbohydrates are polyhydroxy aldehyde, ketone or their derivatives, which means they have carbonyl and hydroxyl groups.