Lactose metabolism is regulated by lac operon in prokaryotic cells. When in the environment lactose is present, the cell signals the presence of lactose and synthesizes the enzyme required for the degradation of lactose. Removal of lactose from the environment leads to the termination of the enzyme synthesis. Thus, the metabolism of lactose is environment dependent.
The metabolism of lactose is also dependent on the presence of glucose. Glucose is the favorite food for bacteria. If glucose and lactose both are present in the environment, the bacterial cells prefer glucose over lactose and lactose is not metabolized. In the absence of glucose, the cells will metabolize lactose.
One of the most adaptable restorative materials in dentistry is dental amalgam. It accounts for over 75% of all restorative materials used by dentists.
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Dental amalgam is a mixture of liquid mercury and metal alloys used to treat cavities caused by tooth decay in dentistry. [1] Mercury (50%) is typically found in low-copper amalgam, along with silver (22–32%), tin (14%), zinc (8%), and other trace metals.
Because of the constant expansion and contraction of amalgam fillings, they can sometimes shatter the tooth. Leakage is also less likely with composite fillings. A leaking filling indicates there is a small breach between the filling and your tooth, which allows dirt and saliva to enter and cause decay.
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When many monosaccharides are connected by glycosidic bonds we call it a polysaccharide.
