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Identify the monosaccharide containing only one asymmetric carbon atom in its molecule. (A) Ribulose (B) Ribose (C) Erythrose (D) Glyceraldehyde

D is the correct answer

Explanation:
The monosaccharide glyceraldehyde has only one asymmetric carbon atom in its molecule. An asterisk denotes an asymmetric carbon atom.