What is the sugar found naturally in milk known as?
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Lactose
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Sucrose
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Fructose
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Glucose
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Correct answer
Explanation
Lactose is a disaccharide sugar composed of glucose and galactose that is naturally present in milk from mammals. It is the primary carbohydrate in dairy products. Sucrose is table sugar, fructose is fruit sugar, and glucose is a simple sugar found in many foods but not primarily in milk.