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Lactase. (the suffix- ase means an enzyme)

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Which enzyme converts lactose to glucose and lactose?

Lactase is the enzyme that breaks down lactose.


If lactase breaks down lactose and galactose then the enzyme sucrase breaks down?

The enzyme sucrase breaks down sucrose. Glucose and fructose are the products of this chemical reaction.


Which enzyme catabolyzes lactose sugar into monosacharides?

lactase breaks down lactose into glucose and glucose monomers.


What type of biomelecule is lactose?

as a general rule, anything ending in -ase is an enzyme, so lactase is an enzyme that breaks down molecules of lactose


What is accurate way for describing the activity of the lactase enzyme?

it breaks down the lactose protein.


What happens when milk is treated with lactase?

Lactase is an enzyme that breaks down lactose in milk. This allows lactose intolerant individuals to drink the lactose free (or reduced lactose) milk.


Is lactase a protein?

Yes; Lactase is an enzyme (protein) that breaks down the sugar lactose found in milk.


Is lactase a sweetener?

No. Lactase is an enzyme that breaks down lactose, which is a sweetener, sort of: it's a type of sugar.


What type of macromolecule is lactase?

as a general rule, anything ending in -ase is an enzyme, so lactase is an enzyme that breaks down molecules of lactose


Whats the function of the lactase substrate?

Lactase is the bodily enzyme that breaks down Lactose, a sugar found in milk.


What does Escherichia coli need to break down lactose?

It needs to code for the enzyme lactase in its DNA, which in turn breaks the bond between the two sugars in lactose


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.