MixedEasyQuestion 870011
Question
Sucrose is a disaccharide of:
- AGlucose + FructoseCorrect
- BGlucose + Glucose
- CGlucose + Galactose
- DFructose + Fructose
Correct answer
Glucose + Fructose
Explanation
Sucrose (table sugar) = glucose (α-1) + fructose (β-2) linked by a 1,2-glycosidic bond. It is non-reducing (no free anomeric OH). Lactose = glucose + galactose. Maltose = glucose + glucose.