Define Aldose

question 70

Multiple Choice

Define aldose.

• A) Only aldose molecules have CH₂OH.
• B) Aldose molecules have ketone functional groups.
• C) Aldose molecules have aldehyde functional groups.
• D) Aldose molecules are all five-membered rings.

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Definitions:

Acetyl Group

A 2-carbon group derived from acetic acid (acetate).

FADH₂

A reduced form of flavin adenine dinucleotide, a redox-active coenzyme involved in cellular respiration.

Aerobic Respiration

A metabolic process that uses oxygen to convert glucose or other organic substrates into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

Electron Transport Chain

A series of protein complexes located in the inner mitochondrial membrane that facilitate electron transfer and ATP production.