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Disaccharide made of two hexo-aldoses: galactose and glucose.

IUPAC name: beta-D-galactopyranosyl-(1-4)-D-glucose.

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Lactose is classified as a disaccharide, which means it is made up of two sugar molecules (glucose and galactose) joined together. It is commonly found in dairy products and is a primary source of carbohydrate in milk.

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How is lactose classified by sugar in milk?

Lactose, a sugar in milk, is composed of one glucose molecule joined by a glycosidic linkage to one galactose molecule. Lactose is classified as a disaccharide


Why is the main carbohydrate in milk not classified as a monosaccharide?

The main carbohydrate in milk is lactose. It is a disaccharide meaning it is composed of two monosaccharides.


What type of sugar is found in milk?

LACTOSE sugar


What type of organic molecule is lactase?

Lactase is an enzyme, which is a type of protein. Specifically, it is classified as a hydrolase enzyme, responsible for breaking down lactose into its component sugars, glucose and galactose.


What monosaccharides are in milk?

lactose


Does coke have lactose in it?

Cola is lactose free it has no lactose it has glucose in it !


Should lactose intolerant individuals consume a diet with no lactose in it?

Lactose intolerant individuals can consume lactose, but it must be consumed in moderation.


Why is lactose sweet?

Lactose is a type of sugar.


Does lactose have fat in it?

No, Lactose consists of sugars.


What is a source of lactose?

Lactose is also called "milk sugar" because it comes from milk. Think LACTose, like in lactate, lactation, etc.


Can milk be non-lactose?

Milk naturally contains the sugar lactose. Lactose-free milk is made by 'pre-digesting' the lactose in the milk. This is done by adding the enzyme lactase to the milk. The enzyme breaks down the lactose and people who can't digest lactose properly (lactose intolerance) can drink the milk without side-effects.


The obvious advantage of the lactose operon system is that?

it allows bacteria to regulate the expression of genes involved in lactose metabolism in response to lactose availability. This enables efficient utilization of lactose as an energy source only when needed, conserving cellular resources when lactose is not present in the environment.