JAMB Chemistry 2000 Question 50

Question 50

Carbohydrates, Proteins and Amines

Sucrose is made up of

  1. A.glucose and glucose
  2. B.glucose and fructose
  3. C.fructose and fructose
  4. D.galactose and glucose.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (glucose and fructose)

Explanation

Sucrose is a disaccharide; hydrolysis splits it into one glucose and one fructose unit.