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Which one of the following is a non-reducing carbohydrate?

  1. A
    Maltose
  2. B
    Sucrose
  3. C
    Lactose
  4. D
    Ribose 5-phosphate

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Sucrose is a non-reducing sugar because the reducing groups of its constituent monosaccharides (glucose and fructose) are involved in the glycosidic bond, leaving no free aldehyde or ketone group.

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Which one of the following is a non-reducing carbohydrate?
A
Maltose
B
Sucrose
C
Lactose
D
Ribose 5-phosphate

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