Which type of biologically important molecules includes many cyclic hemiacetals?
A) carbohydrates
B) lipids
C) proteins
D) none of these

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Carbohydrates contain many cyclic structures known as hemiacetals or hemiketals formed by the reaction between a carbonyl group (aldehyde or ketone) and a hydroxyl group in the same molecule. These cyclic structures are important for the structure and function of carbohydrates.

Which Type of Biologically Important Molecules Includes Many Cyclic Hemiacetals