Enzymes 2.5 Flashcards
1
Q
- What is Lactose
- Made up of ……
A
- Disaccharide - sugar found in milk
- Made up of glucose + galactose
- Lactose intolerant individuals don’t have the enzyme lactase to break down the sugar
2
Q
What is Lactase
A
- Enzyme that breaks down lactose into glucose + galactose
3
Q
Pre-purchased way
A
- Once enzyme Lactase is added to milk which breaks down Lactose = purchased product already contains Lactase enzyme
4
Q
Insertion way
A
- Insertion of Lactase enzyme on porous material = milk is allowed to flow over the material creating Lactose free milk (Enzymes broke down the lactose)