Monosaccharides with a carbonyl group at the end of the carbon chain are called:
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Correct answer: Aldoses
Aldoses are monosaccharides where the carbonyl group is an aldehyde (at the end of the chain), such as glucose. Ketoses have the carbonyl group as a ketone (within the chain), such as fructose.
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