Which of the Following Sugars Is NOT a Homodisaccharide

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sugars is NOT a homodisaccharide?

• A)lactose
• B)maltose
• C)isomaltose
• D)cellobiose

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Definitions:

Molecules

The smallest units of a chemical substance that can exist independently while retaining the properties of the substance.

Mole

The atomic mass of an element or the molecular mass of a compound, expressed in grams; one mole of any substance has 6.02 x 10^23 units (Avogadro’s number).

Covalent Bonds

Chemical bonds formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

Valence Electrons

The electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming chemical bonds.