Which of the following statements concerning carbohydrates is not correct? A) Carbohydrates are also known as sugars. B) Monosaccharides,the simplest sugars,have the general formula C_x(H₂O)_x. C) Almost all sugars are chiral and many possess more than one chiral carbon. D) The acyclic (linear)form of monosaccharides predominates in aqueous solutions. E) Sugars are found in RNA and DNA.

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The acyclic (linear) form of monosaccharides does not predominate in aqueous solutions; rather, the cyclic (ring) forms are more common due to their stability in such environments.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Carbohydrates Is Not Correct