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Q What is responsible for the sweet taste in fruits?

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  • A Fructose ✔ ✖
  • B Ribose ✔ ✖
  • C Lactose ✔ ✖
  • D Maltose ✔ ✖
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Fructose is a type of sugar that is naturally found in fruits, as well as in some vegetables and honey. It is a simple sugar that is sweeter than glucose and is responsible for the sweet taste in fruits. When we eat fruits, fructose is absorbed into our bloodstream and provides energy to our body. Fructose is also commonly used as a sweetener in processed foods and drinks.

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