BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

STRUCTURE OF GLUCOSE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Glucose is a major component of ____
A
Galactose
B
Sucrose
C
Lactose
D
Fructose
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sucrose is a disaccharide made up of 50% glucose and 50% fructose and has a glycemic index of 65.

Detailed explanation-2: -Glucose is part of sucrose (linked with fructose), lactose (linked with galactose), and maltose, which consists of two linked glucose molecules. Starches and fibers in foods are made up of many simple sugars that are bonded together.

Detailed explanation-3: -The white stuff we know as sugar is sucrose, a molecule composed of 12 atoms of carbon, 22 atoms of hydrogen, and 11 atoms of oxygen (C12H22O11). Like all compounds made from these three elements, sugar is a carbohydrate.

Detailed explanation-4: -All About Sucrose Sucrose is a disaccharide made of glucose and fructose. It’s commonly known as “table sugar” but it can be found naturally in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. However, it’s also produced commercially from sugar cane and sugar beets through a refinement process.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sucrose occurs naturally in sugarcane, sugar beets, sugar maple sap, dates, and honey. It is produced commercially in large amounts (especially from sugarcane and sugar beets) and is used almost entirely as food.

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