A monosaccharide with five carbon atoms and a ketone functional group is called a _____.

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A monosaccharide with five carbon atoms and a ketone functional group is called a ketopentose. The prefix "keto-" refers to the ketone functional group, and the suffix "-pentose" indicates that it is a five-carbon sugar. Choices A, B, and C are not correct because they refer to sugars with different functional groups or carbon numbers. Choice E, pentose, is too broad and does not specify the presence of a ketone group.

A Monosaccharide with Five Carbon Atoms and a Ketone Functional