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Which of the following is a disaccharide?
A) Glucose
B) Lactose
OC) Fructose
OD) Galactose

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The correct answer is: B. Lactose


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Disaccharides are oligosaccharides which are formed by condensation of two monosaccharides. Lactose is a disaccharide. It is made up of two hexose molecules, glucose, and galactose. Lactose is also known as milk sugar because it is found in milk. It is a reducing sugar
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