Mucic test is used to detect galactose in a sample as galactaric acid is formed. However, since lactose is a disaccharide made of galactose and glucose, it also gives positive result to the test. Propose a test that will help you determine which of the two is present

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Mucic test is used to detect galactose in a sample as galactaric acid is formed. However, since lactose is a disaccharide made of galactose and glucose, it also gives positive result to the test. Propose a test that will help you determine which of the two is present

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