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All substances that are sweet in taste are considered as sugar.

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Only α - D glucose units

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Both α and β- D fructose units

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Solution

The correct option is B Both α and β- D fructose units
All that is sweet in taste are not sugars. Glycerol which is sweet in taste is not a sugar solution.

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