Question

Which one of the following is a disaccharide? \[ \text{Glucose, Lactose, Amylose, Fructose} \] 

Hint:

Disaccharides are made up of two monosaccharides joined by a glycosidic bond. Lactose is an example of a disaccharide.

Answer 1

A disaccharide is a carbohydrate composed of two monosaccharide units joined by a glycosidic bond. Out of the options given: - Glucose is a monosaccharide.
- Lactose is a disaccharide made up of glucose and galactose.
- Amylose is a polysaccharide made up of glucose units.
- Fructose is a monosaccharide.
Thus, Lactose is the disaccharide. \vspace{10pt}