What distinguishes an aldonic acid from an alduronic acid?
A) The oxidation of the aldehyde group in an aldonic acid and the oxidation of the highest numbered carbon in the alduronic acid.
B) Aldonic acids are derivatives of aldoses,alduronic acids are derivatives of ketoses.
C) Aldonic acids are oxidized forms of linear monosaccharides;alduronic acids are oxidized forms of cyclic monosaccharides.
D) The two terms are synonyms and are used interchangeably.
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