MCQ
Sugars are technically called carbohydrates, referring to the fact that their formulae are only multiple of $\ce{C(H_2O)}$. Hexoses therefore have six carbons, twelve hydrogens and six oxygen atoms. Glucose is a hexose. Choose from among the following another hexose.
  • Fructose.
  • B
    Erythrose.
  • C
    Ribulose.
  • D
    Ribose.

Answer

Correct option: A.
Fructose.
Six carbon sugars having formula $\ce{C_6H_{12}O_6}$ Erythrose is a four carbon sugar. Ribulose and ribose are both five carbon sugars.

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