Maltose is formed of which unit of monosaccharide?

Glucose

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Glucose

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Lactose

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Glucose

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Mannose

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Lactose

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Mannose

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Glucose

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The correct option is A Glucose $+$ Glucose
A. Glucose + Glucose
EXPLANATION: Maltose is a disaccharide. It consists of two molecules of glucose, which are linked by a bond. Maltose is converted to two molecules of glucose by the enzyme maltase, which hydrolyzes the 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

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