Lactose

Lactose

Question 1. Name 2 disaccharides and give their composition 
Answer:

Disaccharides:

• Disaccharides are oligosaccharides containing two monosaccharide units held together by glycosidic bonds.

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Examples:

1. Maltose
   • Consist of two α – D- galactose units held together by a (1→4) glycosidic bond
2. Lactose
   • Consist of β – D- galactose and β – D-glucose held together by β (1→4) glycosidic bond
3. Sucrose
   • Consists of β – D-glucose and β- D-fructose held together by a glycosidic bond between Cl of ci- glucose and C2 of β-fructose.

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Question 2. Name one reducing and one non-reducing disaccharide.
Answer:

Reducing disaccharide – maltose and lactose Non-reducing disaccharide – sucrose

Question 3. What are the causes and metabolic derangements of metabolic acidosis?
Answer:

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Question 4. Lactose intolerance.
Answer:

1. Lactose intolerance is due to a defect in the enzyme lactase
2. Continuous consumption of lactose by lactose-intolerant individuals leads to flatulence.
3. This includes increased intestinal motility, cramps, and irritation.
4. Its treatment includes the elimination of lactose from the diet
5. Restriction of milk and dairy products helps in such cases.

Lactose function in the body