monosaccharide theoretically form diverse disaccharides

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Why can a monosaccharide theoretically form diverse disaccharides?

a. Because it is classified as an aldose or ketose
b. Because it is a right-handed molecule
c. Because it has multiple hydroxyl groups that can form glycosidic bond.
d. Because it has several carbonyl groups that can form glycosidic bond.

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