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Biomolecules and Polymers: Carbohydrates MCQ

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CarbohydratesEasyQuestion 870001

Question

Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) is classified as a:
  1. A
    Monosaccharide (aldohexose)
    Correct
  2. B
    Disaccharide
  3. C
    Polysaccharide
  4. D
    Lipid

Correct answer

Monosaccharide (aldohexose)

Explanation

Glucose is a monosaccharide with 6 carbons (hexose) and an aldehyde group (aldohexose). It exists in open-chain form (Fisher projection) and cyclic forms (α and β pyranose — Haworth projections).

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