Biomolecules Ques 34

34. Which one of the following sets of monosaccharides forms sucrose?

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(a) $\alpha$-D-Galactopyranose and $ \alpha \text{-D-Glucopyranose } $

(b) $\alpha$-D-Glucopyranose and $\beta-D$-Fructofuranose

(c) $\beta$-D-Glucopyranose and $\alpha-D$ - Fructofuranose

(d) $\alpha$-D-Glucopyranose and $\beta-D$-Fructopyranose

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 34.(b)

Solution:

(b)

Sucrose is a disaccharide of $\alpha - $D-GLucopyranose and $\beta-$D-Fructofuranose.