Question

Study the structure of maltose and mark the incorrect

statement.

• A. Maltose is composed of two $\alpha - D$ - glucose units.
• B. C – 1 of one glucose is linked to C – 4 of other unit.
• C. It is a non-reducing sugar.
• D. It is a disaccharide.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

It is a non-reducing sugar.

Answer 2

It is a reducing sugar. The free aldehyde group can be produced at C -1 of seconds glucose in solutions and it shows reducing properties.