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.