Question

Raffinose, sucrose and stachyose are respectively ____________.

Options

• mono, di and trisaccharides

• di, mono and trisaccharides

• tri, di and monosaccharides

• tri, di and tetrasaccharides

Answer 1

tri, di and tetrasaccharides

Explanation:

The molecular formula of Raffinose is C₁₈H₃₂O₁₆ (Trisaccharide), Sucrose is C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ (Disaccharide) and Stachyose is C₂₄H₄₂O₂₁ (Tetrasaccharide).