MCQ
Which of the following is not a disaccharide?
  • A
    Cane sugar
  • Raffinose
  • C
    Lactose
  • D
    Maltose

Answer

Correct option: B.
Raffinose
Cane sugar contains glucose and fructose so it is a disaccharide.
Lactose contains glucose and galactose so it is a disaccharide.
Maltose contains glucose and glucose so it is a disaccharide.
Raffinose contains $1$ unit of glucose$, 1$ unit of fructose and $1$ unit of galactose so it is not a disaccharide. It is a trisaccharide.

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