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Structure of a disaccharide formed by glucose and fructose is given below. Identify anomeric carbon atoms in monosaccharide units.

A

`'a'` carbon of glucose and 'a' carbon of fructose

B

`'a'` carbon of glucose and 'e' carbon of fructose

C

`'a'` carbon of glucose and 'b' carbon of fructose

D

`'f'` carbon of glucose and `'f'` carbon of fructose.

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The correct Answer is:
C
`'a'` carbon of glucose and `'b'` carbon of fructose are anomeric carbon atoms.
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