2025 · Q118
Which of the following represent disaccharides?
General KnowledgeBiology
- AStarch and glycogen
- BGlucose and galactose
- CMaltose and lactose
- DRibose and xylose
Explanation
Disaccharides consist of two monosaccharide units: maltose (glucose + glucose) and lactose (glucose + galactose), as well as sucrose. Starch and glycogen are polysaccharides, while glucose, galactose, ribose and xylose are monosaccharides. Table sugar (sucrose) is the most familiar disaccharide in daily life.