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Miximum amount of lactose is present in

A

Human milk

B

Cow's milk

C

Buffalo's milk

D

Goat's milk.

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To determine which type of milk contains the maximum amount of lactose, we can analyze the options provided: 1. **Understanding Lactose**: - Lactose is a disaccharide sugar composed of glucose and galactose. - It is primarily found in the milk of mammals. 2. **Comparing Different Types of Milk**: - **Human Milk**: Contains approximately 7 grams of lactose per deciliter. - **Cow Milk**: Contains about 4.7 grams of lactose per deciliter. - **Buffalo Milk**: Contains around 4.5 grams of lactose per deciliter. - **Goat Milk**: Contains about 4.1 grams of lactose per deciliter. 3. **Conclusion**: - After comparing the lactose content in human, cow, buffalo, and goat milk, it is clear that human milk has the highest concentration of lactose. Thus, the answer to the question is that the maximum amount of lactose is present in **human milk**. ---
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