NEET Biology NEET PYQ-Biomolecule

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    Which is a reducing sugar? [AIPMT 2002]

    A) Galactose

    B) Gluconic acid

    C) \[\beta \]-methyl galactoside        

    D) Sucrose

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [A] Glucose, fructose, mannose, galactose are hexose monosaccharides. The monosaccharides have free aldehyde or ketone group which can reduce Cu2+ to Cu. Therefore, these are called reducing sugars.


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