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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Biomolecules

Question:

Which monosaccharide is an essential component of ATP?

Options:

Tallose 

Ribose 

Arabinose 

Glucose 

Correct Answer:

Ribose 

Explanation:

The monosaccharide, ribose is an essential component of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). A part of the chemical energy obtained by oxidation of biomolecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, etc. is stored in the cells in the form of ATP which, in turn, carries out all the cellular functions. That is why ATP is known as the energy currency of the cell.