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?
Options
- A(+) lactose is a -glycoside formed by the union of a molecule of glucose and a molecule of galactose
- B(+) lactose is a reducing sugar and does not exhibit mutarotation
- C(+) lactose, contains 8-O groups
- DOn hydrolysis (+) lactose gives equal amount of glucose and galactose
Correct answer
B. (+) lactose is a reducing sugar and does not exhibit mutarotation
Step-by-step solution
Lactose is a reducing sugar and all reducing sugars show mutarotation.