Biomolecules — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Two statements are given- one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:

1. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct statements, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
2. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct statements, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
3. Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect statement.
4. Assertion (A) is incorrect, but Reason (R) is correct statement.

Assertion (A): Sucrose is a non-reducing sugar.
Reason (R): Reducing groups of glucose and fructose are involved in glycosidic bond formation.