Question

question 19 of 25 look at the word equation below. glucose + fructose → sucrose + water which phrase describes the chemical reaction taking place? a. dehydration of simple sugars b. dehydration of polysaccharides c. hydrolysis of simple sugars d. hydrolysis of disaccharides

Explanation:

Glucose and fructose are simple sugars (monosaccharides). The reaction combines them to form sucrose (a disaccharide) with the loss of a water molecule. This is a dehydration - synthesis reaction of simple sugars. Dehydration reactions involve the loss of water to form a larger molecule. Hydrolysis reactions involve the addition of water to break down a molecule. Polysaccharides are larger sugar polymers like starch or cellulose, not involved here.

Answer:

A. Dehydration of simple sugars