NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
BIOCHEMISTRY
Question
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Which is an example of an Oligosaccharide?
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starches
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lactose
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fructose
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legumes
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Oligosaccharides of lentils and chickpeas were mainly composed of raffinose, ciceritol, and stachyose, while those of peas and soybeans were raffinose and stachyose.
Detailed explanation-2: -After soaking in tap water the loss of oligosaccharides was lowest in red beans (1.25%) and highest in common white beans (27.6%).
Detailed explanation-3: –Maltose is a disaccharide and belongs to oligosaccharide.
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