Describe the properties, structures, and functions of the major categories of monosaccharides.
-Which structure(s) shown in the figure above represent reducing sugar(s)?

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Describe the properties, structures, and functions of the major categories of monosaccharides. 
-Which structure(s) shown in the figure above represent reducing sugar(s)?

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Reducing sugars are those that have a free aldehyde group or a free ketone group that can act as a reducing agent. Structures A, B, and C have free aldehyde or ketone groups capable of reducing other chemicals, hence they are considered reducing sugars.

Describe the Properties, Structures, and Functions of the Major Categories