CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistry10. Biomolecules1 Mark
MCQ
The sugar present in milk is
A
Sucrose
B
Maltose
C
Glucose
✓
Lactose
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
Lactose
d Lactose is a disaccharide sugar derived from galactose and glucose. The glycosidic linkage between galactose and glucose is $\beta-1 \rightarrow 4$ linkage. Lactose makes up around $2-8 \%$ of milk by weight. The infants of mammals feeds on milk rich in lactose which is further digested by lactase in the intestine So, the correct answer is 'Lactose'
Need a full question paper?
Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.