BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
It is also called milk sugar.
A
lactose
B
galactose
C
sucrose
D
maltose
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lactose, often called milk sugar (Latin, lac, milk), is a disaccharide found in the milk of many mammals, including humans and cows. The IUPAC name of lactose is 4-O-(-d-galactopyranosyl)-d-glucopyranose. Given its somewhat jawbreaking name, it is easy to see why it is called simply lactose.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lactose is also known as milk sugar. It is a disaccharide which is made up of glucose and galactose.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lactose is a sugar found in milk and milk products. Lactose intolerance happens when your small intestine does not make enough of a digestive enzyme called lactase. Lactase breaks down the lactose in food so your body can absorb it.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lactose (glucose + galactose): These types of disaccharides are also known as milk sugar because lactose is found in milk and milk products.

Detailed explanation-5: -Lactose is sometimes called “milk sugar.” Maltose: A disaccharide composed of two glucose molecules, maltose is found in molasses and is used in fermentation. Sucrose: A disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose, sucrose is also known as table sugar.

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