Question

The sugar present in milk is
A. Glucose
B. Lactose
C. Fructose
D. Sucrose

Answer 1

Hint: Let us recall the concept of milk sugar. We know that it is a disaccharide that forms the 2-8% of milk as well as comprises 40% total cow’s milk calories.

Complete Answer:
- As we know that glucose is a type of sugar which we get from the food which we eat and gives energy as well as when glucose combines with other forms of sugar to give rise to other sugar types.
- As in the case of lactose which is a sugar that is formed when glucose combines with the galactose.
- Lactose comprises mainly two words Lac which means milk and -use which means sugar. When it is combined it forms lactose which is a milk sugar.
- Fructose which is a fruit sugar such as in pears, grapes, etc. so it is eliminated from the options. Sucrose is found in the plants as well as the cyanobacteria but not in fruits.

So, the correct option is B as lactose means milk sugar only.

Note: It is noted that milk sugar is one of the most important forms of sugar it also acts as the bulking and the flavoring agent. This can also lead to the increase in blood sugar levels.