Ribulose Has the Following Structural Formula

question 37

Multiple Choice

Ribulose has the following structural formula. To what carbohydrate class does ribulose belong? CH₂OH
∣
C =O
∣
H - C - OH
∣
H - C - OH
∣
CH₂OH

• A) aldotetrose
• B) aldopentose
• C) ketotetrose
• D) ketopentose
• E) ketohexose

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