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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 | |
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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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