HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are all disaccharides?
A
Maltose, sucrose, lactose
B
Glycogen, lactose glucose
C
Cellulose, starch, lactose
D
Maltose, lactose, cellulose
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The three major disaccharides are sucrose, lactose, and maltose.

Detailed explanation-2: -Maltose is a disaccharide formed where starch is broken down into two glucose units, for example, where yeast enzymes ferment starch, both in brewing and in the cecum.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lactose, often called milk sugar (Latin, lac, milk), is a disaccharide found in the milk of many mammals, including humans and cows.

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