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In the Reaction Catalyzed by Aldolase, the Bond Broken Is

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In the reaction catalyzed by aldolase, the bond broken is between C-3 and C-4 of the substrate. Which functional groups are present on these two carbons (C-3 and C-4) in the products?


A) C-3 becomes an alcohol; C-4 becomes a carboxylic acid.
B) C-3 becomes an aldehyde; C-4 becomes a ketone.
C) C-3 becomes an aldehyde; C-4 becomes an alcohol.
D) C-3 becomes an alcohol; C-4 becomes an aldehyde.
E) C-3 becomes a ketone; C-4 becomes an alcohol.

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