Biomolecules - Result Question 2
####2. Which one given below is a non-reducing sugar?
(a) Maltose
(b) Lactose
(c) Glucose
(d) Sucrose
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Solution:
- (d) Sucrose is non-reducing disaccharide as the two monosaccharide units are linked through their respective carbonyl groups.
Only carbonyl group can be reduced as with other carbons, $-OH$ group is attached.
