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General Knowledge · Q989

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 989

Q989

Which among the following is a carbohydrate ?

A.
Nylon
B.
Cane-sugar
Answer
C.
Turpentine
D.
Hydrogen peroxide

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Cane-sugar is carbohydrate and as this name implies, is composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. it is a source of extracting sugar. There are various types of sugar derived from different sources. Simple sugars are called monosaccharides and include glucose, fructose and galactose. The table or granulated sugar most customarily used as food is sucrose, a disaccharide. Other disaccharides include maltose and lactose.