Question

Which form of sugar is present in sugarcane?

• A. Maltose
• B. Sucrose
• C. Fructose
• D. Glucose

Answer 1

The correct option is B Sucrose

The sugar present in the sugarcane is known as sucrose. It is a disaccharide which is formed by the glycosidic linkage of first carbon of the glucose and second carbon of the fructose. The molecular formula of sucrose is C${}_{12}$H${}_{22}$O${}_{11}$. On hydrolysis, the glycosidic linkage breaks and the sucrose is converted into simple sugars.

So, the correct answer is option B.