JEE Main · 2021 · Shift-IImediumBIO-038

Fructose is an example of:

Biomolecules · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question

Question

Fructose is an example of:

Options
  1. a

    Pyranose

  2. b

    Ketohexose

  3. c

    Aldohexose

  4. d

    Heptose

Correct Answerb

Ketohexose

Detailed Solution

Step 1: Carbohydrate Classification — Carbohydrates are classified by their functional group (aldo- or keto-) and their number of carbon atoms.

Step 2: Fructose Structure — Fructose (C6H12O6C_6H_{12}O_6) contains a keto group at C2\text{C2} and has six carbon atoms.

Step 3: Identification — This combination makes it a ketohexose. It is the most common ketose found in nature.

Remember: Hexoses like glucose and galactose are aldoses, as they contain aldehyde groups.

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