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Lactose is present in milk because it is a type of sugar naturally found in the milk of mammals, including cows. It provides energy for the young animals that drink the milk.

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What foods shall you avoid if you have lactose sensitivity?

Foods that contain lactose. You may not need to completely avoid foods and beverages that contain lactose —such as milk or milk products. If you avoid all milk and milk products, you may get less calcium and vitamin D than you need. People with lactose intolerance can handle different amounts of lactose.


Do eggs contain lactose?

No, eggs do not contain lactose. Lactose is a sugar found in dairy products like milk, whereas eggs are not dairy products and do not contain any lactose.


Describe the effect a repressor has on the lac operon when lactose is present?

When lactose is present, it binds to the repressor protein, causing a conformational change that prevents the repressor from binding to the operator region of the lac operon. As a result, RNA polymerase can transcribe the structural genes of the lac operon, leading to the production of enzymes involved in lactose metabolism.


What can lactose intollerant people eat?

People who are lactose intollerant, including myself, just can't eat foods that contain dairy. This includes milk, cheese, and butter. However, I have found that most people don't realize that people who are lactose intollerant can eat eggs. Eggs are not considered dairy. If you are lactose intollerant you can use soy products instead of dairy products or try taking lactaid pills before eating dairy.


What happens to your stomach when you drink milk?

all the nutrients of the milk are absorbed and the rest is excreted. For those with the lactose in tolerant thing... it is because it is difficult for their body's cannot absorb these nutrients due to various reasons. if they take milk, it will cause a lot of gastric and many related problems. :)

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What is the emulsion present in milk?

lactose and water


What is the definition of lactose?

A sugar present in milk


What is the LR in milk?

The LR in milk refers to the Lactose Ratio, which indicates the proportion of lactose present in milk. Lactose is a natural sugar found in milk, and the LR can vary depending on the type of milk (e.g., cow, goat, or human milk). In dairy processing, understanding the LR is important for product formulation, especially for lactose-free products.


Is suger in dairy?

Yes, there is a sugar present in milk, it is called Lactose.


Do cat drink cows milk?

They can, and many cats love the taste of milk, but its not good for them due to the lactose that is present in cow's milk. Many cats are lactose intolerant (they cannot digest it properly) so can get sick from ingesting it. Goats milk, or specially formulated cat milk do not have lactose in so are perfectly safe.


Is glucose in lactose free milk?

Yes, lactose-free milk contains glucose, but it is not present in its original form. Lactose, the sugar found in regular milk, is a disaccharide composed of glucose and galactose. In lactose-free milk, the enzyme lactase is added to break down lactose into its constituent sugars, glucose and galactose, making it easier for people with lactose intolerance to digest. Thus, while lactose itself is absent, glucose is a result of the breakdown process.


What type of sugar is found in milk?

LACTOSE sugar


Why should you not give milk to a cat?

They can, but its not good for them due to the lactose that is present in cow's milk. Many cats are lactose intolerant so can get sick from ingesting it. Goats milk, or specially formulated cat milk do not have lactose in so are perfectly safe.


Does flour have lactose?

No; lactose is in milk and milk products.


What is the difference between lactose and galactose?

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.


Can milk be non-lactose?

Milk naturally contains the sugar lactose. Lactose-free milk is made by 'pre-digesting' the lactose in the milk. This is done by adding the enzyme lactase to the milk. The enzyme breaks down the lactose and people who can't digest lactose properly (lactose intolerance) can drink the milk without side-effects.


What is the natural sugar found in milk?

the name for milk sugar is lactose. The ose ending indicates that it is a sugar, like fructose (fruit sugar) or glucose (blood sugar).