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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Biomolecules

Question:

Basic solution of fructose contains

Options:

Only glucose

Only fructose

Glucose, fructose, and mannose

Glucose and fructose

Correct Answer:

Glucose, fructose, and mannose

Explanation:

You are correct. The answer is (3) glucose, fructose, and mannose.

When fructose is dissolved in a basic solution, it undergoes a reversible isomerization reaction to form mannose. This reaction is catalyzed by the enzyme ketose-fructose isomerization.

Therefore, a basic solution of fructose will contain all three sugars: glucose, fructose, and mannose.

Options (1), (2), and (4) are incorrect because they do not contain all three sugars.