MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #4888

Glucose is classified as an aldohexose. Which functional group is primarily responsible for its classification as an 'aldose' sugar?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #4888

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Glucose is classified as an aldohexose. Which functional group is primarily responsible for its classification as an 'aldose' sugar?

    • A) Aldehyde group
    • B) Ketone group
    • C) Ether group
    • D) Ester group

    Answer: Aldehyde group

    Explanation: Glucose is an aldohexose because it contains an aldehyde group. Fructose is tempting because it is a hexose but contains a ketone group.