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The disaccharide lactose is finally digested by the intestinal enzyme lactase into:

Answer: Glucose and galactose.

  • A Glucose and glucose
  • B Glucose and fructose
  • C Glucose and galactose
  • D Fructose and galactose

Correct answer: C. Glucose and galactose

Explanation: Lactase in the intestinal juice splits lactose into one molecule of glucose and one molecule of galactose.

Labeled diagram of the human digestive system showing mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, small intestine, and large intestine

The human digestive system. Image: LadyofHats (Mariana Ruiz), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Concept context

The digestive tract, digestive enzymes, hormonal control of digestion, and liver function. High NEET weightage.

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