MCQ on Disaccharides

Disaccharides are sugar molecules composed of two monosaccharides linked together by a glycosidic bond. Common examples include sucrose (glucose + fructose), lactose (glucose + galactose), and maltose (glucose + glucose), serving as energy sources in food. This is an MCQ on Disaccharides: Structure, Functions and Examples

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1. 
Which of the following is an example of a common disaccharide?

2. 
The disaccharide sucrose is composed of which two monosaccharides?

3. 
What is the primary function of disaccharides in the body?

4. 
Lactose intolerance is a condition characterized by the inability to digest lactose, a disaccharide found in milk. Which enzyme is deficient in individuals with lactose intolerance?

5. 
In the human diet, which disaccharide is primarily found in sugar cane and sugar beets?

6. 
Which disaccharide is often referred to as "milk sugar" and is found in dairy products?

7. 
Maltose is a disaccharide composed of:

8. 
Which disaccharide is used as a cryoprotectant in some organisms to prevent ice crystal formation during freezing?

9. 
What is the term for a type of bond that links the two sugar units in a disaccharide?

10. 
What is the general chemical formula for a disaccharide?

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