OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
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Question
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Which of these molecules is a disaccharide?
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Galactose
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Sucrose
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Cellulose
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Ribose
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Reason: Sucrose is a disaccharide consisting of glucose and fructose units.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sucrose, Maltose and Lactose are disaccharides.
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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