Biology
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Medium
Question
A complex substance which on hydrolysis yields polyhydroxy aldehyde or ketone subunits is called __________?
A
Lipid
B
Carbohydrate
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C
Protein
D
Carotein
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A
Lipid
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B
Carbohydrate
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C
Protein
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D
Carotein
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Explanation
Carbohydrates are complex substances that, upon hydrolysis, yield simple sugar units known as polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones (monosaccharides).