JAMB Biology 1982 Question 18

Question 18

Food Substances and Enzymes

Which of the following pairs are the products of sucrose hydrolysis?

  1. A.Glucose+ glucose
  2. B.Fructose+ fructose
  3. C.Glucose + fructose
  4. D.Galactose + glucose
  5. E.Fructose + galactose
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Glucose + fructose)

Explanation

Sucrose is made of one glucose and one fructose unit, which are released when it is hydrolysed.