Lactose Metabolism Diagram

A clear biochemical diagram outlining the intricate steps of lactose metabolism within a cellular environment. It demonstrates the transport of lactose into the cell, likely through specific permeases such as LacS. The pathway also highlights the role of the Phosphotransferase System (PTS) in sugar uptake. Subsequent metabolic reactions break down lactose, ultimately yielding L-lactate, a common end-product in fermentative pathways. The diagram provides insights into the cellular processing of this disaccharide.

lactose - metabolism - lactate - biochemistry - bacterial - transport - permease - pathway