MDCAT Biology MCQ #895

A biochemist identifies a sugar that does not react with Benedict's solution because its functional groups are locked. Which carbohydrate is being studied?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #895

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A biochemist identifies a sugar that does not react with Benedict's solution because its functional groups are locked. Which carbohydrate is being studied?

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

    Answer: Sucrose

    Explanation: Sucrose is a non-reducing sugar because its functional groups are involved in the glycosidic bond; maltose is a reducing disaccharide.