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The two functional groups characteristic of sugars are

The two functional groups characteristic of sugars are

Options

(a) Carbonyl and hydroxyl
(b) Carbonyl and phosphate
(c) Carbonyl and methyl
(d) Hydroxyl and methyl

Correct Answer:

Carbonyl and hydroxyl

Explanation:

Sugar is a common term used to denote carbohydrate.Carbohydrates are polyhydroxy aldehyde, ketone or their derivatives, which means they have carbonyl and hydroxyl groups.

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