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Lactose is removed from milk through a process called lactose hydrolysis, where the enzyme lactase is added to break down the lactose into its simpler forms, glucose and galactose. This process is commonly used in the production of lactose-free milk for people who are lactose intolerant.

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What is the scientific name of milk sugar?

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What monosaccharides are in milk?

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What happens when milk is treated with lactase?

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Are prunes lactose-free?

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