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Hap LeCrone: Alcohol abuse can be major problem for elderly adults

Hap LeCrone: Alcohol abuse can be major problem for elderly adults
Alcohol abuse is a major problem for older adults. With the number of baby boomers increasing, this problem is expected to increase. Late-onset alcohol abuse occurs in about one-third or more of older adult alcohol abusers.

What is the major difference between glucose and sorbitol?

A. Glucose has 6 carbons; sorbitol has 5 carbons.
B. Glucose has 6 carbons; sorbitol has 7 carbons.
C. Glucose contains hydroxy groups; sorbitol does not contain hydroxy groups.
D. Glucose contains an aldehyde carbon; sorbitol has an alcohol carbon in that location.