Question
Chemistry Question on Carbohydrates
Maltose gives rise to two molecules of
A
fructose
B
lactose
C
glucose
D
sucrose
Answer
glucose
Explanation
Solution
Maltose is a disaccharide that gives two molecules of glucose on hydrolysis. It is found during germination of starchy seeds. It is produced commercially from starch by a starch hydrolyzing enzyme, diastase.