HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ + ____ = lactose
A
glucose + glucose
B
glucose+ fructose
C
glucose + galactose
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Glucose–galactose syrup is a viscous sugar solution consisting of about 30% water, 68% glucose and galactose, 11% lactose and 1% salt [5]. The syrup can be used as a sweet substance for ice cream, milk desserts, sauces and as an ingredient for caramel production.

Detailed explanation-2: -Extracellular lactose is hydrolyzed to yield molecules of glucose and galactose, in a reaction catalyzed by the lactase activity of lactase-phlorizin hydrolase associated with the plasma membrane.

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