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Lactose is a disaccharide formed by the formation of a ____ bond between glucose and ____
A
glycosidic; lactose
B
glycosidic; galactose
C
hydrogen; sucrose
D
hydrogen; fructose
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The bond formed between glucose and galactose monosaccharides to produce the disaccharide lactose is a -1, 4-glycosidic bond. This bond is formed between C1 of galactose and C4 of glucose, and it happens as a reduction process.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lactose is a disaccharide formed by the formation of a glycosidic bond between glucose and galactose.

Detailed explanation-3: -As a disaccharide consisting of glucose and galactose, lactose acts as an energy-carrier in milk.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lactose is a disaccharide derived from the condensation of galactose and glucose, which form a -1→4 glycosidic linkage.

Detailed explanation-5: -Lactose is composed of a molecule of galactose joined to a molecule of glucose by a -1, 4-glycosidic linkage.

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