Is lactose a single sugar carb?

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2026-04-21 07:15

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No, lactose is not a single sugar; it is a disaccharide composed of two simpler sugars, glucose and galactose. It is commonly found in milk and dairy products. When consumed, lactose is broken down by the enzyme lactase into its constituent sugars for absorption in the body.

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