Beta Glucose Galactose State Properties Functions Lactose Disaccharide

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State the properties and functions of lactose.

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Lactose:

Disaccharide composed of beta glucose and galactose

Chemical formula; C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁

Beta 1,4 glycosidic bond between them

Glucose and galactose are flipped w respect to each other

Soluble in water

Main sugar in milk

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