Q:
What is the principle carbohydrate of milk?
Answer & Explanation
Answer: C) Lactose
Explanation: Lactose is the major carbohydrate in the milk of most species.
Lactose is a disaccharide composed of the monosaccharides D-glucose and D-galactose, joined in a ß-1,4-glycosidic linkage. The chemical name for lactose is 4-0-ß-D-galactopyranosyl-D-glucopyranose.
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