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Carbohydrates and fructose

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Each of the following statements about fructose is correct except one. Which statement is incorrect?

a. Fructose is a stereoisomer of glucose
b. Fructose has six carbon atoms
c. Fructose is a monosaccharide
d. Fructose is a ketose

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