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