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Pentoses and hexoses are the most common...

Pentoses and hexoses are the most common
Or
The simple polyhydroxy ketone molecule containing 3-7 carbons is a

A

Disaccharide

B

Monosaccharide

C

Polysaccharide

D

Dipeptide

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The correct Answer is:
B
Monosaccharides are the simplest carbohydrates. They cannot be hydrolyzed into smaller units. The monosaccharides usually have 3 to 7 carbon atoms per molecule.
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