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Which of the following sugars is not found in plants?

Correct answer: A. Lactose

  • A. Lactose
  • B. Sucrose
  • C. Glucose
  • D. Fructose

Explanation

The correct answer is lactose, which is not typically found in plants. Lactose is a sugar found in milk, produced by mammals, and is not a component of plant biology. In contrast, sucrose, glucose, and fructose are all sugars that are commonly found in plants. Sucrose is often extracted from sugarcane and sugar beets, glucose is a fundamental sugar in cellular respiration and photosynthesis, and fructose is abundant in fruits.

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