NEETBiologyBiomoleculesMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following is a reducing sugar?
- AGalactose
- BGluconic acid
- C-methyl galactoside
- DSucrose
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Correct answer: A
All those sugars which have free aldehyde or ketone group are called reducing sugars. These are able to reduce cupric ions (Cu+2) into cuprous ions (Cu+). Sucrose, starch are non-reducing sugars.
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