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Hydrolysis of Lactose

The gastrointestinal tract is involved in the breakdown of the milk carbohydrate disaccharide lactose into glucose (2) and galactose (1) for nutrition.

Lactose

  • is found only in milk and a small number of plants
  • gives milk a sweet taste
  • contributes approximately 40% of whole cow's milk's calories

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current09:11, 1 May 2011Thumbnail for version as of 09:11, 1 May 2011500 × 424 (29 KB)S8600021 (talk | contribs)==Hydrolysis of Lactose== The gastrointestinal tract is involved in the breakdown of the milk carbohydrate disaccharide lactose into glucose (2) and galactose (1) for nutrition. Lactose * is found only in milk and a small number of plants * gives milk

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