MDCAT Biology MCQ #951

A food scientist is comparing cane sugar (sucrose) and malt sugar (maltose). What is the primary difference in their monomeric composition?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #951

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A food scientist is comparing cane sugar (sucrose) and malt sugar (maltose). What is the primary difference in their monomeric composition?

    • A) The presence of a peptide bond between subunits
    • B) The inclusion of a galactose monomer
    • C) The lack of any glycosidic linkage
    • D) The combination of glucose and fructose monomers

    Answer: The combination of glucose and fructose monomers

    Explanation: Sucrose is glucose + fructose, whereas maltose is glucose + glucose. Both are disaccharides with glycosidic bonds.