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Which of the following monosaccharides is a pentose?

A

Glucose

B

Arabinose

C

Fructose

D

Galactose

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The correct Answer is:
B
Arabinose in an aldopentose. Glucose and galactose are aldohexoses while fructose is a ketohexose.
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    A
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    B
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    C
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    D
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