a. Which of the following is FALSE about sucrose? i. It is a non-reducing sugar. ii. It is the transport sugar in plants. iii. It is a disaccharide. iv. Its monosaccharide units are linked via glycosidic bond α1→β1. v. It is composed of glucose and fructose.

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a. Which of the following is FALSE about sucrose?

i. It is a non-reducing sugar.
ii. It is the transport sugar in plants.
iii. It is a disaccharide.
iv. Its monosaccharide units are linked via glycosidic bond α1→β1.
v. It is composed of glucose and fructose.
 
 
b. How many carbon atoms are found in the smallest molecules that can be classified as carbohydrates?

i. 5
ii. 2
iii. 1
iv. 4
v. 3
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