Converting lactose into glucose and galactose allows lactose-intolerant people to consume milk products. Glucose and galactose also taste sweeter than lactose so the need for additional sweeteners in flavored milk products is reduced. As glucose and galactose are more soluble, it gives ice-cream a smoother texture. Glucose and galactose can be fermented by bacteria more quickly so the use of these monosaccharides shortens the production time of cottage cheese and yogurt.
Lactose is the disaccharide produced by combining glucose and galactose.
Lactase catalyzes the hydrolysis of lactose into glucose and galactose. This process can be represented by the following word equation: Lactose + Water → Glucose + Galactose.
Lactose is composed of one glucose molecule and one galactose molecule bonded together. Upon digestion by the enzyme lactase, lactose is broken down into its individual glucose and galactose molecules for absorption in the body.
Glucose and Galactose.
The dehydration synthesis equation for lactose is: glucose + galactose -> lactose + water. The dehydration synthesis equation for melibiose is: glucose + galactose -> melibiose + water.
Lactose is composed of two monosaccharides: glucose and galactose.
Lactose is the disaccharide produced by combining glucose and galactose.
The monosaccharides galactose and glucose, when bonded together through a condensation reaction, form the disaccharide lactose.
Glucose, galactose
Glucose and Galactose make up lactose Glucose and fructose make up sucrose Glucose and glucose make maltose
Lactase catalyzes the hydrolysis of lactose into glucose and galactose. This process can be represented by the following word equation: Lactose + Water → Glucose + Galactose.
Lactose is a disaccharide sugar made up of galactose and glucose molecules. Galactose is a monosaccharide sugar that is found in milk and dairy products. Lactose needs to be broken down into galactose and glucose in the body in order to be absorbed.
beta-glucose and Galactose
lactose
The combination of glucose and galactose forms lactose, which is a disaccharide commonly found in milk. Lactose is broken down by the enzyme lactase into its constituent monosaccharides during digestion.
Lactose is a disaccharide composed of glucose and galactose. Upon hydrolysis, lactose breaks down into its component monosaccharides, glucose, and galactose. This process is catalyzed by the enzyme lactase.
Condensation