The bond formed between glucose and galactose monosaccharides to produce the disaccharide lactose, is _____.

$α$ -1,2- glycosidic bond

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$β$ -1,4- glycosidic bond

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$α$ -1,4- glycosidic bond

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$β$ -1,2- glycosidic bond

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Solution

The correct option is B
$β$ -1,4- glycosidic bond

The bond formed between glucose and galactose monosaccharides to produce the disaccharide lactose is a $β$ -1,4- glycosidic bond. This bond is formed between C1 of galactose and C4 of glucose, and it happens as a reduction process.

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