Which of the following is a non-reducingsugar?

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Which of the following is a non-reducingsugar?
(A) Isomaltose (B) Maltose
(C) Lactose (D) Trehalose

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score 0 · Answer 1 · 2024-08-18T05:00:35+00:00

(D) Trehalose is a non-reducing sugar. It has a glycosidic bond between the anomeric carbons of both glucose units, which means neither can act as a reducing agent.