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NEET 2011
Exam
NEET
Year
2011
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Biomolecules

NEET 2011 · Chemistry · Biomolecules

Which one of the following statements is not true regarding (+)...

Which one of the following statements is not true regarding (+)(+) lactose?Which one of the following statements is not true regarding (+) lactose?

Options

  1. A(+) lactose is a β\beta-glycoside formed by the union of a molecule of D(+)D(+) glucose and a molecule of D(+)\mathrm{D}(+) galactose
  2. B(+) lactose is a reducing sugar and does not exhibit mutarotation
  3. C(+) lactose, C12H22O11\mathrm{C}_{12} \mathrm{H}_{22} \mathrm{O}_{11} contains 8-O H\mathrm{H} groups
  4. DOn hydrolysis (+) lactose gives equal amount of D(+)\mathrm{D}(+) glucose and D(+)\mathrm{D}(+) galactose

Correct answer

B. (+) lactose is a reducing sugar and does not exhibit mutarotation

Step-by-step solution

Which one of the following statements is not true regarding (+) lactose?
Lactose is a reducing sugar and all reducing sugars show mutarotation.
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