MDCAT Biology MCQ #745

Sucrose is a common transport sugar in plants. Which two monosaccharides are joined by a glycosidic bond to form one molecule of sucrose?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #745

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Sucrose is a common transport sugar in plants. Which two monosaccharides are joined by a glycosidic bond to form one molecule of sucrose?

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

    Answer: Glucose and Fructose

    Explanation: Sucrose is formed by the condensation of glucose and fructose. Maltose is formed from two glucose units, not glucose and fructose.