Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Chemistry

Question:

Why of the following is called fruit sugar? 

Options:

Lactose

Glucose 

Maltose 

Fructose 

Correct Answer:

Fructose 

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 4. Fructose.

Fructose is sometimes referred to as "fruit sugar" since it is largely found naturally in many fruits. Other plant foods including honey, sugar beets, sugar cane, and vegetables also naturally contain it. The sweetest naturally occurring carbohydrate is fructose, which is between 1.2 and 1.8 times sweeter than sucrose (table sugar).