Which of the following is a non-reducing disaccharide sugar?
Correct answer: C. Sucrose
- A. Mannose
- B. Maltose
- C. Sucrose
- D. Lactose
Explanation
The reducing group in sucrose is used in the glycosidic bond formation due to which it is non-reducing in nature. On the other hand, mannose, maltose and Lactose are all reducing sugars.
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