Which of the glycosidic linkage between galactose and glucose is...

Which of the glycosidic linkage between galactose and glucose is present in lactose?

Options

A $C - 1$ of glucose and $C - 4$ of galactose
B $C - 1$ of glucose and $C - 6$ of galactose
C $C - 1$ of galactose and $C - 4$ of glucose
D $C - 1$ of galactose and $C - 6$ of glucose

Correct answer

C. $C - 1$ of galactose and $C - 4$ of glucose

Step-by-step solution

Lactose is composed of a molecule of galactose joined to a molecule of glucose by a β-1,4-glycosidic linkage. It is a reducing sugar that is found in milk.

Which of the glycosidic linkage between galactose and glucose is present in lactose?

In lactose linkage is formed between ${C}_{1}$ of galactose and ${C}_{4}$ of glucose.

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