NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryBiomoleculesPractice
Which of the following is not a chemically modified sugar?
Options
- AGlucosamine
- BN acetyl galactosamine
- CGalacturonic acid
- DDihydroxy acetone
Correct answer
D. Dihydroxy acetone
Step-by-step solution
Dihydroxyacetone or DHA, is a simple carbohydrate (a triose) with formula C 3 H 6 O 3 . It is not a chemically modified sugar. Carbohydrates can be modified by the addition of substituents other than hydroxyl groups.