Condensation
Lactase catalyzes the hydrolysis of lactose into glucose and galactose. This process can be represented by the following word equation: Lactose + Water → Glucose + Galactose.
The dehydration synthesis equation for lactose is: glucose + galactose -> lactose + water. The dehydration synthesis equation for melibiose is: glucose + galactose -> melibiose + water.
The chemical equation for the breakdown of lactose by lactase is: C12H22O11 (lactose) + H2O → C6H12O6 (glucose) + C6H12O6 (galactose). Lactase is the enzyme that catalyzes this reaction, breaking down lactose into its constituent monosaccharides, glucose, and galactose. This process is essential for the digestion of lactose in individuals who are lactose intolerant.
Lactose is composed of two monosaccharides: glucose and galactose.
Lactose is the disaccharide produced by combining glucose and galactose.
The reaction of galactose plus glucose plus lactose plus water typically describes the hydrolysis of lactose, which is a disaccharide composed of glucose and galactose. In this reaction, the enzyme lactase catalyzes the breakdown of lactose into its constituent monosaccharides, galactose and glucose, in the presence of water. The overall process is called hydrolysis, specifically of lactose, leading to the release of its monosaccharide components.
Condensation
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
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