JEE PYQ: Biomolecules And Polymers Question 32
Question 32 - 2020 (08 Jan Shift 2)
Two monomers in maltose are:
(1) $\alpha$-D-glucose and $\beta$-D-glucose
(2) $\alpha$-D-glucose and $\alpha$-D-galactose
(3) $\alpha$-D-glucose and $\alpha$-D-fructose
(4) $\alpha$-D-glucose and $\alpha$-D-glucose
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Answer: (4)
Solution
Maltose on hydrolysis gives two moles of $\alpha$-D-glucose.