Which of the Following is Considered to Be the Smallest

Question

Which of the following is considered to be the smallest carbohydrate?
A) Glucose
B) Dihydroxyacetone
C) Ribose
D) Xylose
E) Formaldehyde

Accepted Answer

Dihydroxyacetone is considered the smallest carbohydrate because it contains three carbon atoms, which is the minimum number required for a compound to be classified as a carbohydrate.