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Which component referred to as 'Milk sugar'?

A. Lactose

B. Maltose

C. Galactose

D. Sucrose

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Lactose is a disaccharide sugar composed of galactose and glucose. Lac in Latin means milk. It comprises about 2-8 % of milk by weight so, it is important constituent of milk. It is also called as milk sugar.

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