Which monosaccharide will from a gluco-pyranose ring in solution?
Correct answer: B. Glucose
- A. Fructose
- B. Glucose
- C. Ribose
- D. Deoxyribose
Explanation
Typically, glucose forms a six-membered ring called a pyranose. This ring consists of five carbon atoms and one oxygen atom.
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