Which is a reducing sugar?
a)
Galactose
b)
Gluconic acid
c)
- methyl galactoside
d)
Sucrose
Which is a reducing sugar?
a)
Galactose
b)
Gluconic acid
c)
- methyl galactoside
d)
Sucrose
Question ID - 1108 | SaraNextGen Top Answer
Which is a reducing sugar?
a)
Galactose
b)
Gluconic acid
c)
- methyl galactoside
d)
Sucrose
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Which is a reducing sugar? |
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a) |
Galactose |
b) |
Gluconic acid |
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c) |
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d) |
Sucrose |
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Answer Key / Explanation : (a) -
(a)
Glucose, fructose, mannose and galactose are hexose monosaccharides. The monosaccharides have free aldehyde or ketone group, which can reduce 
to Cu. Therefore, these are called reducing sugars.
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