Which of the following functional groups is not found in carbohydrates (sugars)?
A) carboxylic acid
B) alcohol
C) ketone
D) aldehyde
E) ether

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Carboxylic acid is not found in carbohydrates, which typically contain aldehyde or ketone functional groups and multiple alcohol (hydroxyl) groups. Carboxylic acids are found in other biomolecules such as fatty acids and amino acids.

Which of the Following Functional Groups Is Not Found in Carbohydrates