What Is the Difference Between the Disaccharides Lactose and Maltose $\rightarrow$

question 24

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between the disaccharides lactose and maltose?

• A)Lactose contains two glucose units, while maltose contains two galactose units.
• B)The two monosaccharides in lactose are joined by a 1\(\rightarrow\)4-\(\beta\)-glycoside bond, while the two monosaccharides in maltose are joined by a 1\(\rightarrow\)4-\(\alpha\)-glycoside bond.
• C)Lactose contains both an acetal and a hemiacetal, while maltose contains two acetals.
• D)Lactose can be hydrolyzed in the body, but maltose cannot.

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