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The two functional groups characteristic...

The two functional groups characteristic of sugars are

A

Carbonyl and phosphate

B

Carbonyl and methyl

C

Hydroxyl and methyl

D

Carbonyl and hydroxyl

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The correct Answer is:
D
Sugar is a common term used to denote carbohydrate.
Carbohydrates are polyhydroxy aldehyde, ketone or their derivatives, which means they have carbonyl and hydroxyl groups.
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