MDCAT Biology MCQ #681

In the small intestine, the enzyme sucrase breaks down table sugar. What are the two monosaccharide products of this hydrolysis reaction?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #681

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In the small intestine, the enzyme sucrase breaks down table sugar. What are the two monosaccharide products of this hydrolysis reaction?

    • A) Glucose and Galactose
    • B) Glucose and Fructose
    • C) Glucose and Glucose
    • D) Fructose and Galactose

    Answer: Glucose and Fructose

    Explanation: Sucrose hydrolysis yields glucose and fructose; lactose is tempting but it is the source for galactose, not sucrose.