The formation has been depicted in the following diagram:

Correct answer: D. Sucrose

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

Explanation

Sucrose, commonly known as table sugar, is a disaccharide sugar composed of two simple sugar molecules or monosaccharides: glucose and fructose. Its chemical formula is C12H22O11. Sucrose is one of the most widely used and recognized sugars in the world and is commonly used as a sweetening agent in various foods and beverages.Sucrose is naturally found in many plants, where it serves as a source of energy and as a transport form for sugar in the plant. Sugar cane and sugar beet are two major commercial sources of sucrose production.

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