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What is the primary natural function of milk?
What is the primary natural function of milk?
What are the carbohydrates present in milk primarily composed of?
What are the carbohydrates present in milk primarily composed of?
What is the color of milk?
What is the color of milk?
What is the pH of milk?
What is the pH of milk?
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What are the lipids in milk composed of?
What are the lipids in milk composed of?
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Is milk primarily for the nutrition of the young?
Is milk primarily for the nutrition of the young?
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Is milk a secretion of the mammary glands of mammals?
Is milk a secretion of the mammary glands of mammals?
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Is milk a homogeneous liquid with a simple composition?
Is milk a homogeneous liquid with a simple composition?
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Is lactose a primary carbohydrate present in milk?
Is lactose a primary carbohydrate present in milk?
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Is milk an emulsion of fats under the globular form in a liquid?
Is milk an emulsion of fats under the globular form in a liquid?
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Study Notes
Milk Composition and Characteristics
- Primary natural function of milk is for the nutrition of the young.
- Carbohydrates in milk are primarily composed of lactose, a disaccharide.
- Milk is white or light yellow in color due to the presence of casein and fat molecules.
- pH of milk is slightly acidic, ranging from 6.5 to 6.7.
- Lipids in milk are composed of triglycerides, phospholipids, and cholesterol.
- Milk is a secretion of the mammary glands of mammals, produced for the nourishment of their young.
- Milk is not a homogeneous liquid with a simple composition, but rather a complex mixture of water, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
- Lactose is a primary carbohydrate present in milk, broken down into glucose and galactose during digestion.
- Milk is an emulsion of fats under the globular form in a liquid, with casein proteins stabilizing the fat molecules.
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Test your knowledge of milk with this quiz! Learn about the essential characteristics and natural function of milk, including its complex composition and primary purpose in the animal kingdom.
