BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

Detailed explanation-1: -Lactose is the major disaccharide found in milk, and is catabolized into glucose and galactose by the enzyme lactase. Lactose is an important energy source and ssometimes it is referred to simply as milk sugar, as it is present in high percentages in dairy products.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lactose is the natural sugar in milk and other dairy foods made from milk like yogurt and ice cream that forms when two other sugars, glucose and galactose, join together. For the body to digest lactose, it uses a natural enzyme called lactase to break lactose down into these two sugars.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lactose is found mainly in milk and dairy products such as cow’s milk, goat’s milk, yogurt, cheese and ice cream.