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Chemistry Biomolecules Carbohydrates Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

Sucrose on hydrolysis gives

A
Two molecules of glucose
B
Two molecules of fructose
C
One molecule each of glucose and fructose
D
One molecule each of glucose and mannose

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C

Sucrose is made up of 1 unit of glucose and 1 unit of fructose. So, on hydrolysis of sucrose, the glycosidic link breaks and 1 molecule of glucose and 1 molecule of fructose is released.

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