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The sugar of milk is called

A. Lactose

B. Fructose

C. Glucose

D. None of these

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The sugar in milk is called Lactose.
Lactose is a disaccharide sugar synthesized by galactose and glucose subunits and has the molecular formula C12H22O11.
Lactose makes up around 2 - 8% of milk (by mass). The name comes from lac (gen. lactis), the Latin word for milk, plus the suffix -ose used to name sugars.
The compound is a white, water-soluble, non-hygroscopic solid with a mildly sweet taste. It is used in the food industry.

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