Biomolecules Question 131

Question: Which is non-reducing sugar [Orissa JEE 2004; Bihar 2005]

Options:

A) Glucose

B) Galactose

C) Mannose

D) Sucrose

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

The carbohydrates or sugar where free aldehyde or ketonic group is absent (utilized in glycosidic bond formation) can not reduce the above reagents are called non-reducing sugar i.e., Sucrose, glycogen, starch.