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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Lactose is composed of
Options
A Galactose + galactose
B Fructose + galactose
C Glucose + fructose
D Glucose + galactose
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Lactose, the sugar found in milk, is a disaccharide composed of one glucose molecule and one galactose molecule linked by a glycosidic bond.

Hint

What two simple sugars make up milk sugar?

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