Question

The number of molecules of simple sugars in an oligosaccharide is
a) three b) two to tenc) more than ten d) two

Answer 1

d) two

Simple sugars are called monosaccharides, made up of single sugar molecules. Examples of these are glucose, fructose, and galactose. When two simple sugars are joined together by a chemical bond they are called disaccharides, the most common of which is sucrose or table sugar.

Answer 2

Dear Student,

◆ Answer - (b)

The number of molecules of simple sugars in an oligosaccharide is two to ten.

● Explanation -

• Actually, oligosaccharides are sugars containing 3 to 9 molecules of simple sugar.
• But here, nearest answer is 2 to 10.

● Classification of sachcharides -

• Monosaccharides - 1 simple sugar
• Disachharides - 2 simple sugars
• Oligosaccharides - 3 to 9 simple sugars
• Polysaccharides - 10/more simple sugars

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