MDCAT Biology MCQ #668

An infant experiences bloating and diarrhea after consuming milk. This condition occurs due to the inability to hydrolyze which specific disaccharide?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #668

  1. Question 1

    Q1. An infant experiences bloating and diarrhea after consuming milk. This condition occurs due to the inability to hydrolyze which specific disaccharide?

    • A) Glucose and Fructose
    • B) Glucose and Galactose
    • C) Glucose and Glucose
    • D) Galactose and Fructose

    Answer: Glucose and Galactose

    Explanation: Lactose consists of glucose and galactose; sucrose is tempting but contains fructose which is not found in milk sugar.