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Which of the following statement is TRUE? The hydrolysis of lactose yields glucose and galactose_____________?
Correct answer: A. The hydrolysis of lactose yields glucose and galactose
- A. The hydrolysis of lactose yields glucose and galactose
- B. The hydrolysis of maltose yields glucose and fructose
- C. The hydrolysis of sucrose yields only glucose
- D. All of the above statements are true
Explanation
Lactose is a disaccharide of glucose and galactose, so hydrolysis releases these two monosaccharides. Maltose yields two glucose molecules, while sucrose yields glucose and fructose.
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