When dissolved in water the carbohydrate? A- becomes a ring structure B-breaks d

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When dissolved in water the carbohydrate? A- becomes a ring structure B-breaks down into simple sugars C-can combine with other carbohydrates D- loses 2 hydrogens E- acts like an acid When dissolved in water the carbohydrate? A- becomes a ring structure B-breaks down into simple sugars C-can combine with other carbohydrates D- loses 2 hydrogens E- acts like an acid A- becomes a ring structure B-breaks down into simple sugars C-can combine with other carbohydrates D- loses 2 hydrogens E- acts like an acid

Explanation / Answer

Monosaccharides are usually straight chains. If it has 5 or more carbon, then it will form a ring structure in water. It is the desirable structure to take part in chemical reaction.

So answer is option A. It becomes a ring structure.

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