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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Which products are yielded when lactase cleaves the disaccharide lactose?
Options
A Glucose and galactose
Correct Answer
B Glucose and fructose
C Two glucose molecules
D Two galactose molecules
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Lactase cleaves lactose into its constituent monosaccharides: D-glucose and D-galactose.

Hint

No hint available

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