Which of the following is a correct explanation of why sucrose will test negative?
A. Sucrose consists of beta bonds between its monomers, which cannot be broken down
B. Sucrose does not contain aldehyde or ketone
C. The monomers that sucrose is composed of are bonded at their reducing ends, so sucrose cannot be reduced
D. The glycosidic linkage between sucrose monomers is too strong and cannot be broken down
Answer:C
Which of the following is a correct explanation of why sucrose will test negative?
A. Sucrose consists of beta bonds between its monomers, which cannot be broken down B. Sucrose does not contain aldehyde or ketone C. The monomers that sucrose is composed of are bonded at their reducing ends, so sucrose cannot be reduced D. The glycosidic linkage between sucrose monomers is too strong and cannot be broken down