What Two Monosaccharides Join to Form the Disaccharide Lactose

question 63

Multiple Choice

What two monosaccharides join to form the disaccharide lactose?

• A)glucose and galactose
• B)galactose and fructose
• C)ribose and galactose
• D)glucose and fructose
• E)glucose and glucose

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