Q.

Aspartame is the name of a product used by diabetic patients as a sweetening agent. It belongs to the class of —

A. Carbohydrates
B. Peptides
C. Polyhydric alcohols
D. Alkaloids
Answer» B. Peptides
Explanation: Aspartame is an artificial, non- saccharide sweetener used as a sugar substitute in some foods and beverages. It is a methyl ester of the aspartic acid/phenylalanine dipeptide. Under strongly acidic or alkaline conditions, aspartame may generate methanol by hydrolysis. Under more severe conditions, the peptide bonds are also hydrolyzed, resulting in the free amino acids.
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