Multiple choice

Xylose and ribose are the examples of

  1. Amino acids

  2. Monosaccharides

  3. Isoprene

  4. Nucleosides

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Explanation

Monosaccharides are the most basic units of biologically important carbohydrates. These are the simplest form of sugar and are usually colourless, water-soluble, crystalline solids. Some monosaccharides have a sweet taste. Examples of monosaccharides include glucose (dextrose), fructose (levulose), galactose, xylose and ribose.

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