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Which of the following is called malt sugar? |
Lactose Sucrose Maltose Cellulose |
Maltose |
The correct answer is option 3. Maltose. Maltose is commonly referred to as malt sugar. It is a disaccharide sugar composed of two glucose molecules linked together. Maltose is often found in germinating grains, particularly malted barley, and is produced during the digestion of starch by enzymes like amylase. |