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Question
Lactase persistence — the ability to digest lactose into adulthood — is categorized in the slides as a:
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Lactase persistence is a physiological adaptation involving continued production of the enzyme lactase into adulthood. This allows individuals to digest lactose, the sugar in milk, and is common in populations with a history of dairy farming.
Hint
This adaptation involves the continued production of a digestive enzyme after infancy.