Polyhydroxy aldehydes or polyhydroxy ketones are:
Correct answer: A. Carbohydrates
- A. Carbohydrates
- B. Lipids
- C. Proteins
- D. Nucleic acids
Explanation
Chemically carbohydrates are either polyhydroxy aldehydes or polyhydroxy ketones or their condensation products.
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