Q.100
Which of the following disaccharides is reducing sugar?
(A). Sucrose
(B). Maltose
(C). Lactose
(D). Trehalose
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Reducing vs. Non-Reducing Disaccharides:
- reducing disaccharide contains at least one free anomeric carbon (hemiacetal or hemiketal group) capable of opening into an active carbonyl to reduce cupric ($Cu^{2+}$) ions:
- Maltose: Consists of two glucose units joined by an $\alpha(1\to 4)$ bond; the second glucose possesses a free anomeric $\text{C-1}$ $\to$ reducing.
- Lactose: Consists of galactose and glucose joined by a $\beta(1\to 4)$ bond; glucose retains a free anomeric $\text{C-1}$ $\to$ reducing.
- Non-Reducing Disaccharides:
- Sucrose: $\alpha\text{-D-Glc-}(1\leftrightarrow 2)\text{-}\beta\text{-D-Fru}$; anomeric carbons of both units are tied in the glycosidic bond $\to$ non-reducing.
- Trehalose: $\alpha\text{-D-Glc-}(1\leftrightarrow 1)\text{-}\alpha\text{-D-Glc}$; both anomeric carbons are engaged in the glycosidic linkage $\to$ non-reducing.
- Conclusion: Therefore, (B) and (C) only are reducing sugars.
Correct option: (2) (B) and (C) only.
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