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Published on: August 13, 2026
In disaccharides, if the reducing groups of monosaccharides, i.e. aldehydic or ketonic
groups are bonded, these are non-reducing sugars. Which of the following disaccharide is a non-reducing sugar?
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
This structure represents sucrose in which 
-D-fructose is attached to each other by 
glycosidic linkage.
Since, reducing groups of glucose and fructose are involved in glcosidic bond formation, this is considered as non-reducing sugar.
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