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Select the following which is hexoses:

Correct answer: D. Galactose

  • A. Ribose
  • B. Erythrose
  • C. Glucoheptose
  • D. Galactose

Explanation

The correct answer is Galactose. Galactose is a monosaccharide that contains six carbon atoms, classifying it as a hexose. It is often found in combination with glucose to form lactose, a disaccharide in milk. In contrast, Ribose is a five-carbon sugar (pentose), Erythrose is a four-carbon sugar (tetrose), and Glucoheptose is a seven-carbon sugar (heptose). Therefore, none of these are hexoses.

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