Basic solution of fructose contains
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
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.
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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.