key term - Lactose

Definition

Lactose is a disaccharide sugar derived from galactose and glucose that's found in milk.

Related terms

Galactose: This is a monosaccharide sugar that's less sweet than glucose and fructose. It's a component of lactose.

Lactase:

This is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of lactose to glucose and galactose.

Dairy Products: These are food products made from milk. They're rich in lactose.