Question

The major component of honey is _ _ _.

• A. Glucose
• B. Sucrose
• C. Maltose
• D. Fructose

Hint:

Think about the two simple sugars formed when bees break down nectar, and which one is present in a larger share.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Question.
The question asks which sugar makes up the largest share of honey.

Step 2: Key Concept.
Honey is made by bees from flower nectar. Nectar contains sucrose, and bee enzymes break this sucrose down into two simple sugars, glucose and fructose. Of these two, fructose ends up as the bigger share in most honey.

Step 3: Checking each option.
(A) Glucose: Glucose is present in honey in a good amount, but it is usually a bit less than fructose.
(B) Sucrose: Sucrose is the sugar found in raw nectar before bees break it down, only a small trace remains in finished honey.
(C) Maltose: Maltose appears only in tiny amounts in honey, it is not a main component.
(D) Fructose: Fructose makes up the largest portion of the sugars in honey, which also explains why honey tastes sweeter than table sugar.

Step 4: Final Answer.
The major component of honey is fructose.