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Assertion:Sucrose is sweetest in taste
Reason : Sucrose is converted by the enzyme invertase present In living systems to glucose and fructose

A

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of Assertion

C

Assertion is true but Reason is false

D

Assertion is false but Reason is true

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To solve the question, we need to evaluate the two statements provided: the assertion and the reason. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: - The assertion states that "Sucrose is sweetest in taste." - To analyze this, we need to compare the sweetness of sucrose with other sugars. 2. **Sweetness Comparison**: - Sucrose has a relative sweetness value of 100 on the sweetness scale. - Fructose, a component of sucrose when hydrolyzed, has a sweetness value of approximately 140. - Glucose has a sweetness value of about 70-80. - From this comparison, we can conclude that fructose is sweeter than sucrose. 3. **Conclusion on Assertion**: - Since fructose is sweeter than sucrose, the assertion that "sucrose is sweetest in taste" is **false**. 4. **Understanding the Reason**: - The reason states that "Sucrose is converted by the enzyme invertase present in living systems to glucose and fructose." - This statement is scientifically accurate. Invertase catalyzes the hydrolysis of sucrose into glucose and fructose. 5. **Conclusion on Reason**: - The reason provided is **true**. 6. **Final Evaluation**: - Since the assertion is false and the reason is true, the correct conclusion is that the assertion does not support the reason. ### Final Answer: - The assertion is false, and the reason is true. Therefore, the correct option is D.
To solve the question, we need to evaluate the two statements provided: the assertion and the reason. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: - The assertion states that "Sucrose is sweetest in taste." - To analyze this, we need to compare the sweetness of sucrose with other sugars. ...
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