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What is function of lactose?
Lactose is broken down by lactase to form galactose and glucose which are then absorbed by the small intestine.
What is the function of lactose in animals?
Lactose is broken down by lactase to form galactose and glucose which are then absorbed by the small intestine.
Where is lactose broken down in the body?
Lactose is broken down in the body by an enzyme called lactase, which is produced in the small intestine. Lactase breaks down lactose into its two component sugars, glucose and galactose, which can then be absorbed by the body for energy. If a person is deficient in lactase, they may experience lactose intolerance.
Why cant lactose be absorbed into the bloodstream?
The cell membrane of the wall of the small intestine is a partially permeable membrane. Lactose is too big to pass through the membrane, and thus, cannot be absorbed into the bloodstream. I hope this answered your question. Laura Biology Teacher
How does the body absorb lactose?
Lactose is digested in the small intestine by an enzyme called lactase. Lactase breaks down lactose into glucose and galactose, which can then be absorbed into the bloodstream. These simple sugars are then used by the body for energy.
Why does hydrogen in exaled breath indicate lactose intolerance?
Hydrogen is absorbed from the intestines and carried by the bloodstream into the lungs where it is exhaled. Normally there is very little hydrogen detectable in the breath, so its presence indicates faulty digestion of lactose.
What is the function of lactose?
Lactose is broken down by lactase to form galactose and glucose which are then absorbed by the small intestine.
What type of sugar is found in milk?
LACTOSE sugar
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 !
How does Glucose enter the Small Intestine?
glucose generated by digestion of starch or lactose is absorbed in the small intestine only by cotransport with sodium, a fact that has exceptionally important implications in medicine.
Can you develop lactose intolerance?
Yes. Lactose intolerance is a phenomena of the digestive system. Just because you have milk in the mammeries has no bearing on what happens to milk in the intestines. The same argument goes for lactose intolerant (human) mothers.
