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Which of the following are reducing disaccharides?
A. Galactose
B. Maltose
C. Lactose
D. Trehalose

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Reducing Disaccharides = Maltose, Lactose, Cellobiose (have free anomeric $C1$).
Non-Reducing Disaccharides = Sucrose, Trehalose (both anomeric carbons bound in linkage).
Galactose = Reducing MONOSACCHARIDE.
Updated On: Jul 28, 2026
  • A and C Only
  • B and C Only
  • A and D Only
  • B and D Only
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The Correct Option is B

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