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2. Lactose - Wikipedia

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   Lactose, or milk sugar, is a disaccharide composed of galactose and glucose and has the molecular formula C 12 H 22 O 11. Lactose makes up around 2–8% of milk (by mass). The name comes from lact (gen. lactis), the Latin word for milk, plus the suffix -ose used to name sugars.

3. Lactose intolerance - Wikipedia

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   Lactose intolerance is caused by a lessened ability or a complete inability to digest lactose, a sugar found in dairy products. [1] Humans vary in the amount of lactose they can tolerate before symptoms develop. [1] Symptoms may include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, flatulence, and nausea. [1] These symptoms typically start thirty minutes ...

4. Lactase - Wikipedia

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   Lactase (EC 3.2.1.108) is an enzyme produced by many organisms and is essential to the complete digestion of whole milk. It breaks down the sugar lactose into its component parts, galactose and glucose. Lactase is found in the brush border of the small intestine of humans and other mammals. People deficient in lactase or lacking functional ...

5. Lactase persistence - Wikipedia

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   Lactase persistence or lactose tolerance is the continued activity of the lactase enzyme in adulthood, allowing the digestion of lactose in milk. In most mammals, the activity of the enzyme is dramatically reduced after weaning. [ 1 ] In some human populations though, lactase persistence has recently evolved [ 2 ] as an adaptation to the ...

6. The 9 Best Dairy Milk Brands To Buy, According to a ... - AOL

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   Lactose-intolerant folks can enjoy the delicious creaminess of real dairy with Horizon's Organic Lactose-Free Whole Milk. This option has just as much protein and calcium as regular milk but skips ...

7. Lactose permease - Wikipedia

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   Lactose permease is a membrane protein which is a member of the major facilitator superfamily. Lactose permease can be classified as a symporter, which uses the proton gradient towards the cell to transport β-galactosides such as lactose in the same direction into the cell. The protein has twelve transmembrane alpha-helices and its molecular ...