Ribose is an example of___________?
Correct answer: C. Pentose
- A. Trioses
- B. Tetroses
- C. Pentose
- D. Hexose
Explanation
Ribose contains five carbon atoms, making it a pentose sugar. The common mistake is choosing hexose by confusing ribose with glucose or fructose, both of which contain six carbon atoms.
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