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Which of the following is a trisaccharide?

Correct answer: D. Raffinose

  • A. Mannose
  • B. Galactose
  • C. Maltose
  • D. Raffinose

Explanation

The correct option is D. Raffinose is a trisaccharide, which means it is composed of three sugar units: glucose, galactose, and fructose. This structure differentiates it from monosaccharides like mannose and galactose, which each contain only one sugar unit. Maltose, on the other hand, is a disaccharide consisting of two glucose units, thus not fitting the definition of a trisaccharide.

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