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ChemistryBiomoleculesCARBOHYDRATESMedium2 minQB
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The conversion of Glucose to Sorbitol (Glucitol) in the lenses of diabetic patients can cause cataracts. This reaction is a:
Options:
Answer:
A
Solution:
Concept:
Reduction of monosaccharides.
Solution:
Glucose is reduced to Sorbitol (a polyol) by the enzyme aldose reductase. Sorbitol accumulation causes osmotic stress .
Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:BiomoleculesSubtopic:CARBOHYDRATES
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