Asked by Shamara Morissette on Apr 27, 2024
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How can deoxyribose be classified?
A) As a monosaccharide
B) As a sugar
C) Both of the above
D) None of the above
Deoxyribose
A sugar component of DNA, having one less oxygen atom than ribose, the sugar component of RNA.
Monosaccharide
The simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of a single sugar molecule such as glucose or fructose.
- Understand the classification and functions of macromolecules such as carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids.
Verified Answer
SB
Sarrah BishopApr 28, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Deoxyribose can be classified both as a monosaccharide, because it is a simple sugar with a single sugar unit, and as a sugar, because it belongs to the broader category of sugars.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the classification and functions of macromolecules such as carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids.