Which of the following is not an example of disaccharide?

Sucrose

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Maltose

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Galactose

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Lactose

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Solution

The correct option is C
Galactose

A disaccharide is a sugar formed when two monosaccharides are joined by glycosidic linkage. Like monosaccharides, disaccharides are soluble in water. Three common examples are sucrose, lactose, and maltose.

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QUESTION 14.4

Classify the following into monosaccharides and disaccharides, Ribose, 2- deoxyribose, maltose, galactose, fructose and lactose.

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

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