Multiple choice

Which of the following carbohydrates is called milk sugar?

  1. Maltose

  2. Lactose

  3. Glucose

  4. Sucrose
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lactose is the specific sugar found in milk, making it the 'milk sugar'. It is a disaccharide composed of glucose and galactose. Maltose is malt sugar, sucrose is table sugar, and glucose is a simple sugar found in many foods but not specifically called 'milk sugar'.

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