Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the structure of common carbohydrates? — Biomolecules Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

Sucrose is formed by C1 of $\alpha$ -D-glucose and C2 of $\beta$ -D-fructose ($\alpha-1,\beta-2$ linkage), making it non-reducing. Cellulose has linear $\beta-1,4$ linkages. Amylopectin has branched $\alpha-1,4$ and $\alpha-1,6$ linkages. Maltose has a free anomeric carbon, thus acting as a reducing sugar.