HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The simple sugar in milk is ____
A
lactose
B
maltose
C
sucrose
D
fructose
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 (glucose + galactose): Also known as milk sugar, lactose is found in milk and milk products.

Detailed explanation-3: -Real milk contains lactose, a sugar that occurs naturally and is responsible for that subtly sweet and delectable taste. But it’s important to note that real milk also has 13 essential nutrients, including vitamin D, potassium, zinc, and calcium.

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