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If deoxyribose sugar is supplemented with oxygen at second carbon atom, this is formed? Which one of these is formed?

Correct answer: D. Ribose

  • A. Erythrose
  • B. Ribulose
  • C. Heptose
  • D. Ribose

Explanation

"The explanation for this question will be added soon!".This is the correct option because deoxyribose is ribose sugarwhich is oxygen deficient at second carbon (C-2) , so when it is supplemented with oxygen at C-2, ribose is formed.

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