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Which one of the following is a non-reducing carbohydrate?

Correct answer: B. Sucrose

  • A. Maltose
  • B. Sucrose
  • C. Lactose
  • D. Ribose 5- ­phosphate

Explanation

In non­-reducing sugars, a free aldehyde or ketonic group is absent. Sucrose is a non­-reducing sugar formed by condensation of one molecule each of glucose and fructose with the release of a water molecule. A glycosidic bond is established between carbon atom 1 of glucose and carbon atom 2 of fructose.

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