GK
BIOLOGY
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Question
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What is the name of the sugar found in milk
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Lactose is the major disaccharide found in milk, and is catabolized into glucose and galactose by the enzyme lactase. Lactose is an important energy source and ssometimes it is referred to simply as milk sugar, as it is present in high percentages in dairy products.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
Detailed explanation-3: -Milk sugar is found in milk that is lactose. lactose is made up of glucose combined with galactose.
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