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Lactose is composed of:

A
Glucose + Glucose
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Glucose + Fructose
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Fructose + Galactose
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Glucose + Galactose
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Solution

The correct option is D Glucose + Galactose
Lactose is a disaccharide and is made up of glucose and galactose. It is found in milk and milk products. Glucose and galactose are joined together by a beta glycosidic bond to form lactose.


DisaccharidesMonomer unitsMaltoseGlucose + GlucoseLactoseGlucose + GalactoseSucroseGlucose + Fructose

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