alleryHoney is sweet mainly because it is rich in:
ALactose and starch
BMaltose and fibre
CFructose and glucose
DCellulose and gum
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Fructose and glucose
1. Honey has high concentrations of fructose and glucose.
2. These sugars make it about as sweet as table sugar.
3. Lactose is milk sugar, and starch and cellulose are not sweet.
_Source: Wikipedia, "Honey" (rev 1378877316), section "Lead section"_
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