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Lactose is broken down by lactase

Diagram showing how lactose is broken down by lactase.

Lactose (the sugar in milk) is broken down by lactase into glucose and galactose.

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Published: 3 September 2009Updated: 5 September 2025Size: 1.05 MB
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