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 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.