Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Chemistry

Question:

Which of the following is called malt sugar

Options:

Lactose 

Sucrose 

Maltose 

Cellulose 

Correct Answer:

Maltose 

Explanation:

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.