A Triose Is a Monosaccharide with Three Carbon Atoms

question 38

Multiple Choice

A triose is a monosaccharide with three carbon atoms.The molecular formula of a triose is _____.

• A) C₃H₆O₃
• B) C₃H₃O₃
• C) C₃H₆O₆
• D) C₃H₃O₆
• E) C₃H₂O₆

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