Which of the following carbohydrate is an example of an oligosaccharide?

Glucose

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Mannose

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Cellulose

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Lactose

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Solution

The correct option is D
Lactose

Lactose is an oligosaccharide because it gives 2 to 10 monosaccharide units on hydrolysis.

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