Question

What does lactose break down into

Answer 1

When lactose is hydrolyzed it breaks down into the monosaccharides glucose and galactose

Answer 2

Before lactose can be absorbed, it must be broken down into the smaller monosaccharides. In order to do this, the small intestine produces an enzyme called lactase. The job of lactase is to attach itself to the lactose molecule and hydrolyze it into glucose and galactose.