AIPMT PRELIMS2002Zoology-Carbohydrates

AIPMT PRELIMS 2002 Zoology Reducing and Non-reducing Sugars MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which is a reducing sugar :-

A

Galactose

B

Gluconic acid

C

β-methyl galactoside

D

Sucrose

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Galactose is a reducing sugar because it has a free aldehyde group that can reduce other compounds.

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