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  1. Lactose is composed of
    1. Glucose + Glucose
    2. Glucose + Fructose
    3. Fructose + Galactose
    4. Glucose + Galactose.
Correct Option: D

Lactose is a disaccharide that consists of β-D-galactose and β-D-glucose molecules bonded through a β1-4 glycosidic linkage. Lactose makes up around 2-8% of the solids in milk. The name comes from the Latin word for milk, plus the -ose ending used to name sugars.



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