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Sucrose and lactose are _____________(a) monosaccharides(b) disaccharides(c) pentoses(d) polyssaccharidesI got this question in examination.I would like to ask this question from Chemical Basis of Life in portion Chemical Basis of Life of Cell Biology

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Correct option is (b) disaccharides

To EXPLAIN: Disaccharides provide the readily AVAILABLE STORES of energy. Sucrose is found in plant sap and has the function of carrying CHEMICAL energy from ONE part of the plant to another. Lactose is found in milk of mammals and has the role of nourishing the new born with fuel for growth and early development.


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