Carbohydrates and Glycoconjugates · Zoology

Which disaccharide is composed of glucose and fructose?

  1. Lactose
  2. Maltose
  3. Sucrose
  4. Cellobiose
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Correct answer: Sucrose

Sucrose is a disaccharide formed by a glycosidic bond between glucose (C1) and fructose (C2), making it a non-reducing sugar. It is the most abundant transport sugar in plants and the common table sugar used in the diet.

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