Maltose consists of:

β- glucose and β-galactose

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α-glucose and α-fructose

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α-sucrose and β-glucose

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α-glucose and α-glucose

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Solution

The correct option is D α-glucose and α-glucose
Maltose or malt sugar is abundantly present in germinating starchy seeds. Maltose is a homodissacharide, ie, made up of two similar D-glucose residues, which are linked by α 1,4 glycosidic bond.

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Choose the correct combinations of the monosaccharides forming disaccharides.
i. Glucose + Glucose = Maltose ii. Glucose + Fructose = Lactose

iii. Glucose + Fructose = Sucrose iv. Glucose + Galactose = Lactose

Which one of the following pairs of nutrients includes both as simple sugars (monosaccharides) ?

(a) Sucrose and glucose

(b) Glucose and maltose

(d) Maltose and lactose

A) Sucrose	i) Glucose $+$ Fructose $+$ Galactose
B) Lactose	ii) Glucose $+$ Fructose
C) Maltose	iii) Glucose $+$ Galactose
D) Raffinose	iv) Glucose $+$ Glucose

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