Maltose is

A

reducing sugar

B

non sugar

C

tetrasaccharide

D

non-reducing sugar

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The correct Answer is:
A

Maltose can act as reducing agent due to -CHO aldehydic group.
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Knowledge Check

  • Maltose and glucose are

    A
    oxidising sugar
    B
    reducing sugars
    C
    first is oxidising and second is reducing sugar
    D
    both are non-reducing sugar
  • Maltose contain

    A
    2-4-`alpha` acetal bond
    B
    1-2-`alpha`-acetal bond
    C
    1-4-`beta` acetal bond
    D
    1-4-`alpha` acetal bond
  • Maltose on hydrolysis gives

    A
    Mannose + glucose
    B
    Galactose + glucose
    C
    Glucose
    D
    Mannose + fructose
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