MCAT Biochemistry Question 56: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 56

11. Which of the following is digestible by humans and is made up of only one type of monosaccharide?

  • A. Lactose
  • B. Sucrose
  • C. Maltose
  • D. Cellobiose

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

While maltose and cellobiose both have the same glucose subunits, only maltose is digestible by humans because β-glycosidic linkages cannot be cleaved in the human body.

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