HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which sugar is a disaccharide?
A
sucrose
B
ribose
C
glycogen
D
rybulose
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sucrose, which is a disaccharide of fructose and glucose, primarily functions as a sweetener and bacteriostatic agent while also contributing to viscosity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sucrose is crystallised white sugar produced by the sugar cane plant and can be found in households and foods worldwide. Sucrose is a disaccharide made up of 50% glucose and 50% fructose and is broken down rapidly into its constituent parts.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sucrose is a disaccharide made up of 50% glucose and 50% fructose and has a glycemic index of 65. Sucrose is digested rapidly, but has a relatively low glycemic index due to its content of fructose, which has a minimal effect on blood glucose.

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