A common carbohydrate composed of glucose and fructose joined by a linkage between C-1 of glucose and C-2 of fructose is:

Correct answer: D. Sucrose

  • A. Starch
  • B. Maltose
  • C. Lactose
  • D. Sucrose

Explanation

Sucrose is a common carbohydrate (disaccharide) composed of glucose and fructose. In sucrose, glucose and fructose are linked by a glycosidic bond between C-1 of glucose and C-2 of fructose.

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