Lactose Metabolism: Enzymes, Bacteria, And Health
Enzymes Lactase breaks down lactose into glucose and galactose. Bacteria Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) like Streptococcus thermophilus convert lactose into lactic acid. Lactose Metabolism Lactose hydrolysis is the breakdown of lactose by enzymes like lactase, while lactic acid fermentation is the conversion of lactose into lactic acid by LAB. Health Conditions Lactose intolerance is caused…