Which is a disaccharide?

Galactose

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Fructose

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Maltose

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Dextrin

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Solution

The correct option is C Maltose
Galactose and fructose are monosaccharide carbohydrates. Dextrins are a group of low molecular weight carbohydrates produced by the hydrolysis of starch or glycogen. Maltose or malt sugar is a disaccharide made up of two glucose units each.

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