Which of the following carbohydrates is called milk sugar?
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Maltose
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Lactose
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Glucose
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Sucrose
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Lactose is naturally present in mammalian milk and is commonly referred to as milk sugar. It is a disaccharide composed of glucose and galactose. Maltose is found in germinating grains, sucrose is common table sugar from plants, and glucose is a simple monosaccharide.