Lactose
Definition
Lactose is a disaccharide sugar derived from galactose and glucose that's found in milk.
Analogy
Consider lactose like siblings - one sibling being galactose and another being glucose. They come together to form lactose, which is like the family (milk) they belong to.
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.
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Practice Questions (1)
- A common operon discussed in prokaryotes which results in the breakdown of lactose is __.
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