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.