Question

multiple choice question
what are 6 - carbon sugars called?
○ pentoses
○ hexoses
○ hexasaccharides
○ disaccharides

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Explanation:

In biochemistry, sugars are classified based on the number of carbon atoms. Hexoses are monosaccharides with six - carbon atoms. Pentoses have five carbon atoms. Hexasaccharides are oligosaccharides made up of six monosaccharide units. Disaccharides are composed of two monosaccharide units linked together.

Answer:

B. Hexoses