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Noun milk sugar has 1 sense
- lactose, milk sugar - a sugar comprising one glucose molecule linked to a galactose molecule; occurs only in milk; "cow's milk contains about 4.7% lactose"
--1 is a kind of disaccharide
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Milk Sugar
Description:
Milk sugar refers to the naturally occurring sugar known as lactose. It is found in the milk of most mammals, including humans, and is a key source of carbohydrates in dairy products.
Part of Speech:
Senses:
- Sweet crystalline disaccharide found in milk, comprising one molecule each of glucose and galactose.
Usages:
- The milk sugar lactose is broken down by the enzyme lactase into glucose and galactose in the digestive system.
- People who are lactose intolerant have difficulty digesting milk sugar and experience symptoms such as bloating and diarrhea.
- Milk sugar is commonly used as a sweetener in various food products, including candies, baked goods, and dairy desserts.
Sample Sentences:
- When making yogurt, bacteria ferment the milk sugar into lactic acid, giving the yogurt its tangy taste.
- She added a teaspoon of milk sugar to her coffee to enhance its sweetness.
- The absence of the enzyme lactase in the body leads to the inability to metabolize milk sugar properly.
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