Question

The sugar found in milk is ______.

Options

• maltose

• sucrose

• lactose

• glycogen

Answer 1

The sugar found in milk is lactose.

Explanation:

Lactose is a disaccharide sugar composed of galactose and glucose subunits. It is produced specifically by mammals and accounts for about 2 - 8% of milk by weight, providing a primary energy source for infants.