Question

Table sugar (Sucrose) is a:

• A. disaccharide of $\alpha$-D Glucose and $\beta$-D Fructose
• B. monosaccharide
• C. disaccharide containing two glucose units
• D. polysaccharide

Answer 1

The correct option is A disaccharide of $\alpha$-D Glucose and $\beta$-D Fructose

Table sugar is made of $\alpha$-D glucose and $\beta$-D fructose, joined together by a glycosidic linkage. It is known as sucrose. It is a disaccharide as it is made up of two monosaccharides.

Hence, the correct option is $\text{A}$