Which of the Following Is True of the Hydrolysis of Carbohydrates

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the hydrolysis of carbohydrates?

• A) Carbohydrates cannot be hydrolyzed.
• B) Hydrolysis of carbohydrates can only yield polyhydroxyaldehydes.
• C) Hydrolysis of carbohydrates can only yield polyhydroxyketones.
• D) Hydrolysis of carbohydrates can yield polyhydroxyaldehydes and/or polyhydroxyketones.

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