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Biomolecules in the Cell > Carbohydrates - Lactose

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Estimated time: 3 minutes
CBSE: Class 12

Key Points: Lactose

  • Called milk sugar; found in milk
  • Made of β-D-galactose + β-D-glucose linked by β-1,4-glycosidic bond
  • Free –CHO at C1 of glucose unit → reducing sugar
  • Hydrolysis: Lactose → D-galactose + D-glucose (equimolar)

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