Biomolecules Ques 12

12. Which one given below is a non-reducing sugar?

[2016]

(a) Maltose

(b) Lactose

(c) Glucose

(d) Sucrose

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 12.(d)

Solution:

(d) Sucrose is non-reducing disaccharide as the two monosaccharide units are linked through their respective carbonyl groups.