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ZOO 101 Digestion and Absorption of Food Objective Question

Question

Lactase breaks down lactose into which two monosaccharides?
Options
A Glucose and fructose
B Glucose and galactose
Correct Answer
C Fructose and galactose
D Two glucose molecules
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Lactase breaks down lactose (milk sugar) into glucose and galactose.

Hint

A lack of this enzyme causes lactose intolerance.

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