Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The given blank space in the statement “Aldehyde sugars are also referred to as _______.”

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The organic compound formed primarily of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen are known as carbohydrates. These compounds are the hydrates of the carbon and are also known as saccharides. Based upon the numbers of sugar moiety, the saccharides can be classified into monosaccharide, disaccharide, oligosaccharide, or polysaccharide. Moreover, the presence of differential carbonyl groups can also be used for carbohydrate categorization.

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