lactose

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈlæk.təʊs/ or /ˈlæk.təʊz/
(US) IPA ^(key): /ˈlæk.toʊs/
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Noun

Singular
lactose

Plural
lactoses

Lactose is a disaccharide that is made up of two simple sugars, glucose and galactose.

Types of sugar

Monosaccharides (C₆H₁₂O₆) — glucose • fructose • galactose

Disaccharides (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁) — maltose • sucrose • lactose

Polysaccharides — starch • cellulose • glycogen

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