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Molecule of the day - Lactose

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This one-minute molecule profile introduces Lactose, identifies important structural features or functional groups, and links the molecule to its carbohydrate context.

Carbohydrates, sugars & fibreDigestion, metabolism & food energyShort videoCarbohydrateGlucoseSucroseLactoseDietary fibre

Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • identify important structural features or functional groups in Lactose
  • relate the structure of Lactose to its chemical or biological role

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 1, Area of Study 2Families of organic compounds

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