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The two functional groups characteristic of sugars are
A
Carbonyl and phosphate
B
Carbonyl and methyl
C
Hydroxyl and methyl
D
Carbonyl and hydroxyl
Explanation
Sugars are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones.
Detailed Solution
Sugar is a common term used to denote carbohydrate.
Carbohydrates are polyhydroxy aldehydes, ketones or their derivatives, which means they have carbonyl and hydroxyl groups.