Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
When lactose is hydrolyzed, which two monosaccharides are produced?
A
b-D-galactose and b-D-glucose
B
b-D-glucose and b-D-fructose
C
b-D-galactose and b-D-fructose
D
a-D-glucose and a-D-fructose
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Lactose is composed of b-D-galactose and b-D-glucose, which are released upon hydrolysis, as indicated by the NCERT context.
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