Biology
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Medium
Question
How many carbon atoms are required to form a furan ring (ribofuranose) _____________?
A
3
B
4
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C
5
D
2
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A
3
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4
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C
5
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D
2
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Explanation
A furanose ring, such as the one found in ribofuranose, is a five-membered ring formed from four carbon atoms and one oxygen atom.