Single Choice

What is the minimum number of carbon atoms to be present in a carbohydrate?

A2
B3
Correct Answer
C4
D6

Solution

Basic definition for a carbohydrate is that it is a polyhydroxy aldehyde or ketone. So, if it contains less than 3 carbon atoms, then, it can not have more than one hydroxyl group and a carbonyl group simultaneously.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Biomolecules

The two functional groups present in a typical carbohydrate are:

Biomolecules

The two forms of $$D-$$glycopyranose obtained from solution of $$D-$$glucose are known as

Biomolecules

Which enzyme converts glucose to ethanol?

Biomolecules

D-glucose & D-fructose can be differentiated by :

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