Q. The lactase hydrolyzes lactose into

A
Glucose
B
Glucose and galactose
C
Fructose
D
Glucose and fructose
Solution:

The enzyme lactase (EC 3.2.1.23/62) is a membrane bound enzyme located in the brush border or microvilli of the small intestine. Lactase hydrolyzes lactose into its constituent monosaccharides, glucose and galactose, which are then transported across the lining of the small intestine.

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