What are the carbohydrates called that cannot be hydrolysed further to give a simpler unit of polyhydroxy aldehyde or ketone?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Monosaccharides
NCERT (2026-27 edition):
10.1.1 Classification of Carbohydrates – “(i) Monosaccharides: A carbohydrate that cannot be hydrolysed further to give simpler unit of polyhydroxy aldehyde or ketone is called a monosaccharide.”