Biomolecules – Solutions
1) What are monosaccarides?
Solution
Carbohydrates that cannot be further hydrolysed to simpler polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones are called monosaccarides.
Example: Glucose, fructose.
2) What are reducing sugars?
Solution
Carbohydrates that reduce Fehling’s solution into red Cu2O and Tollen’s reagent into metallic silver are called reducing sugars.
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Class 12th Chemistry - 14 Biomolecules - NCERT Solutions
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