Question
Chemistry Question on Biomolecules
Which of the following is not reducing sugar?
A
Glucose
B
Fructose
C
Lactose
D
Sucrose
Answer
Sucrose
Explanation
Solution
Disaccharides such as sucrose in which the two monosaccharide units are linked through their reducing centres, i.e., aldehydic or ketonic groups are non-reducing sugars.