NEET2018BotanyBiomolecules (B)Actual
The two functional groups characteristic of sugars are
Options
- ACarbonyl and phosphate
- BCarbonyl and methyl
- CHydroxyl and methyl
- DCarbonyl and hydroxyl
Correct answer
D. Carbonyl and hydroxyl
Step-by-step solution
Monosaccharides can be further classified by their most highly oxidized functional group. Sugars are chemically carbohydrates. They are polyhydroxy aldehydes ketones and their condensation products. Aldoses bear a terminal aldehyde or -CHO group while ketoses have an internal ketone or -CO group. Thus, they possess two functional groups, i.e. carbonyl and hydroxyl.