MCAT Biochemistry Question 48: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 48
3. Aldonic acids are compounds that:
- A. can be oxidized, and therefore act as reducing agents.
- B. can be reduced, and therefore act as reducing agents.
- C. have been oxidized, and have acted as reducing agents.
- D. have been oxidized, and have acted as oxidizing agents.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Aldonic acids form after the aldehyde group on a reducing sugar reduces another compound, becoming oxidized in the process.