MDCAT Biology MCQ #715

Hydrolysis of a common non-reducing disaccharide yields one molecule of glucose and one molecule of fructose. Identify this specific sugar.

MDCAT Biology MCQ #715

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Hydrolysis of a common non-reducing disaccharide yields one molecule of glucose and one molecule of fructose. Identify this specific sugar.

    • A) Sucrose
    • B) Lactose
    • C) Maltose
    • D) Amylose

    Answer: Sucrose

    Explanation: Sucrose is a non-reducing disaccharide made of glucose and fructose, while lactose is a reducing sugar found in milk.