A researcher analyzes a pentose sugar found in a viral genome and notices it deviates from the general formula Cn(H2O)n. Which molecule is being studied?
Q1. A researcher analyzes a pentose sugar found in a viral genome and notices it deviates from the general formula Cn(H2O)n. Which molecule is being studied?
Answer: Deoxyribose
Explanation: Deoxyribose lacks one oxygen atom at carbon-2, deviating from the standard carbohydrate ratio. Ribose is the standard pentose following the formula.