What dietary substrate is broken down into glucose and galactose by the action of intestinal enzymes?

What dietary substrate is broken down into glucose and galactose by the action of intestinal enzymes?

A: fructose
B: lactose
C: maltose
D: mannose
E: sucrose

Correct answer: B Explanation Lactose is a disaccharide which contains galactose and glucose. Maltose is a disaccharide, composed of glucose molecules. Glucose and fructose combine to form sucrose. Fructose is a monosaccharide and maltose is an aldohexose monomer.