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Lactose is composed of...

Lactose is composed of

A

glucose + glucose

B

glucose + fructose

C

fructose + galactose

D

glucose + galactose

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D
Lactose `(C_(12)H_(22)O_(11))` is a disaccharide found in mammalian milk. It comprises of galactose and glucose units which are linked together by `beta`,1-4 glycosidic bonds. It is a reducing sugar.
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