Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 12
Consider a diagram depicting the structure of a disaccharide molecule. If the structure shows a linkage between C1 of one monosaccharide and C4 of another monosaccharide, what type of sugar is this likely to be?
A
Reducing sugar
B
Non-reducing sugar
C
Polysaccharide
D
Monosaccharide
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The diagram describes a glycosidic linkage between C1 of galactose and C4 of glucose, typical of lactose, which is a reducing sugar as it can produce a free aldehyde group at C1 of glucose.
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