MCQ
Lactose on hydrolysis gives
  • A
    Two glucose molecules
  • B
    Two galactose molecules
  • C
    A galactose molecule and a fructose molecule
  • A galactose molecule and a glucose molecule

Answer

Correct option: D.
A galactose molecule and a glucose molecule
d
Lactose is composed of $\beta$-D galactose and $\beta$-D glucose. Hence, on hydrolysis it gives $\beta$-D galactose and $\beta$ - $D$ glucose

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