Which statement best explains why a relatively small difference in the location of a carbonyl or hydroxyl group can lead to dramatic changes in the properties and function of a monosaccharide?
A) It changes the chemical formula of the monosaccharide.
B) It changes the shape of the monosaccharide.
C) It changes the number of covalent bonds in the monosaccharide.
D) It changes the amount of energy stored in the monosaccharide.
Ans: B) It changes the shape of the monosaccharide.
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