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BIO 102 Test Compilation BIO 102 7 Objective Question

Question

Maltose and lactose are examples of:
Options
A Monosaccharide
B Trisaccharides
C Oligosaccharides
D Disaccharides
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Maltose (glucose + glucose) and lactose (glucose + galactose) are both disaccharides, meaning they are carbohydrates composed of two monosaccharide units joined by a glycosidic bond.

Hint

Consider the number of sugar units that make up these common sugars.

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