During Metabolism, Table Sugar (Sucrose) Is Broken Down into Monosaccharides

question 132

Multiple Choice

During metabolism, table sugar (sucrose) is broken down into monosaccharides. According to the following chemical equation, how many moles of monosaccharides will be produced when 6 moles of sucrose react with 6 moles of water? C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ + H₂O → 2 C₆H₁₂O₆
Sucrose monosaccharides

• A) 0
• B) 2
• C) 4
• D) 6
• E) 12

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