Biomolecules Question 79

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

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(a) Maltose

(b) Sucrose

(c) Lactose

(d) Ribose 5 - phosphate

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Answer : b

Hints & Solutions

(b) Sucrose is classified under non reducing sugars because it does not have any free aldehyde or keto group.