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Which of the following is a pentose sugar?

1. Glucose
2. Fructose
3. Ribose
4. Cellulose

Correct answer: Ribose

Solution

Ribose is a pentose, meaning it contains five carbon atoms. Glucose and fructose are hexoses, while cellulose is a polysaccharide, not a single sugar.

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