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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 4 Objective Question

Question

11. Lactase persistence refers to the physiological ability to
Options
A Digest lactose into adulthood
Correct Answer
B Produce excess melanin
C Regulate heart rate underwater
D Grow thicker fur
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Lactase persistence is an evolutionary physiological adaptation allowing adult humans to digest the milk sugar lactose.

Hint

Continued breakdown of dairy/milk sugar beyond infancy.

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