Which statement best describes the carbohydrates of breast milk?

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Lactose is the major carbohydrate in breast milk, promoting calcium absorption. Certain carbohydrates in breast milk have prebiotic activity, promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria such as Lactobacillus bifidus. Therefore, options (a) and (b) are correct. Amylose, on the other hand, is not present in significant amounts in breast milk, and is not digested by salivary amylase, which is only present in the mouth and not in the digestive tract. Therefore, option (c) is incorrect.

Which Statement Best Describes the Carbohydrates of Breast Milk