Biomolecules Question 79

Question: Which one of the following is the sweetest sugar [AFMC 2002]

Options:

A) Fructose

B) Glucose

C) Galactose

D) Sucrose

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Fructose is the most common form of sugar.

It is the sweetest among naturally occurring sugars.

It has sweetening index of 170 (where as the sweetening index of glucose is 70).