LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

BIOCHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What type of reaction is shown below?glucose + fructose < ____ sucrose + water
A
dehydration
B
dehydrolysis
C
hydrolysis
D
covalent
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The reaction of sucrose with water : sucrose + water → glucose + fructose. The complex molecule of sugar reacts with a water molecule to form simpler molecules of glucose and fructose. Therefore, the given reaction is an example of a hydrolysis reaction.

Detailed explanation-2: -The reaction of hydrolysis of sucrose is shown below. According to the rate law equation, the above reaction is a first-order reaction.

Detailed explanation-3: -Glucose and fructose combine to produce the disaccharide sucrose in a condensation reaction. Sucrose, commonly known as table sugar, is an example of a disaccharide. A disaccharide is a carbohydrate formed by the joining of two monosaccharides. Other common disaccharides include lactose and maltose.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hydrolysis of sucrose gives:-Sucrose + H2O =Glucose + Fructose. Equilibrium constant K for the reaction is 2 x 10 to the power 13 at 300 K.

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