using maltose and lactose structures, explain why lactose and maltose need different enzymes
The structure of maltose and lactose are given below for your information
The Maltose structure is made up of two monosaccardies i.e. two glucose units connected to each other whereas Lactose is having the same formula but made up of one unit of glucose (monosaccaride) and one galactose(monosaccaride). The small intestine in the body is unable to digest both of the them. The lactase enzyme is used for breaking lactose and sucrase-isomaltase is used for breaking maltose in order to digest in the body
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