Question 1
Which of the disaccharides shown is a reducing sugar?


◦ I
◦ II
◦ III
◦ IV
◦ none of these
Question 2
Which of the given statements best describe the main difference between maltose and cellobiose?
◦ Maltose has a β-1-4 glycosidic linkage and cellobiose has an α-1-4 glycosidic linkage.
◦ Maltose is comprised of β-D-glucopyranose and cellobiose is comprised of α-D-glucopyranose.
◦ Maltose is comprised of α-D-glucopyranose and cellobiose is comprised of β-D-glucopyranose.
◦ Maltose has an α-1-4 glycosidic linkage and cellobiose has a β-1-4 glycosidic linkage.
◦ C and D