Question

    The sugar present in fruits

    is:
    A Glucose Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Sucrose Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Fructose Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Galactose Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Fructose, also called fruit sugar, is the only naturally occurring ketose. It is also referred to as laevulose because it has an optical rotation that is strongly levorotatory. It is a monosaccharide and is commonly found in vegetables and fruits.

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