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.
