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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Lactase persistence allows humans to:
Options
A Conserve oxygen
B Digest lactose into adulthood
Correct Answer
C Retain heat
D Enhance tool use
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Lactase persistence is the continued production of lactase enzyme into adulthood, allowing digestion of lactose (milk sugar) from dairy products.

Hint

Recall the enzyme required to break down milk sugar.

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