Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Biomolecules

Question:

Lactose on hydrolysis gives

Options:

β-D-Galactose and β-D-Glucose

α-D-Galactose and β-D-Glucose

α-D-Glucose and β-D-Glucose

α-D-Galactose and α-D-Glucose

Correct Answer:

β-D-Galactose and β-D-Glucose

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → β-D-Galactose and β-D-Glucose

  • Lactose is a disaccharide commonly known as milk sugar. When it undergoes hydrolysis (breaking down with water, often catalyzed by the enzyme lactase), it splits into its two constituent monosaccharides. Lactose is a disaccharide made of β-D-galactose and β-D-glucose.
  • They are linked by a β-1,4-glycosidic bond.
  • On hydrolysis, lactose breaks to give these two monosaccharides.