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

Step 1: Identifying Monosaccharide Linkage Points — Lactose is formed from and units. Step 2: Glycosidic Bond Type — The linkage is a bond formed between of the galactose unit and of the glucose unit. Step 3: Naming the Linkage — This is formally known as a glycosidic linkage. Correct option is (b). Remember: In lactose, the galactose unit is always the non-reducing end, while the glucose unit provides the reducing end.

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