Question
Chemistry Question on Carbohydrates
The two functional groups characteristic of sugars are
A
carbonyl and hydroxyl
B
hydroxyl and methyl
C
carbonyl and phosphate
D
carbonyl and methyl
Answer
carbonyl and hydroxyl
Explanation
Solution
Sugar is a common term used to denote carbohydrate.
Carbohydrates are polyhydroxy aldehyde, ketone or their derivatives, which means they have carbonyl and hydroxyl groups.