Which of the Following Terms is Most Descriptive of Ribose

Question

Which of the following terms is most descriptive of ribose and deoxyribose?
A) Steroids
B) Lipids
C) Sugars
D) Disaccharides

Accepted Answer

Ribose and deoxyribose are both types of sugars. Steroids and lipids are different types of biomolecules that have drastically different functions and structures. Disaccharides are a type of sugar composed of two monosaccharides. While ribose and deoxyribose are monosaccharides, they are not considered disaccharides.