Q613
The sugar of milk is called
A.
Lactose
AnswerB.
Fructose
C.
Glucose
D.
None of these
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
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.