BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

PROTEINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these enzymes breaks down the sugar in milk?
A
lactose
B
lactase
C
Fructose
D
Amylase
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lactose is a sugar found in milk and milk products. Lactose intolerance happens when your small intestine does not make enough of a digestive enzyme called lactase. Lactase breaks down the lactose in food so your body can absorb it.

Detailed explanation-2: -Normally, when we eat something containing lactose, an enzyme in the small intestine called lactase breaks it down into simpler sugar forms called glucose and galactose. These simple sugars are then absorbed into the bloodstream and turned into energy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lactase is an enzyme that breaks lactose down into galactose and glucose. A lack of ability to produce enough lactase is the major reason why people are lactose intolerant. Secondary intolerance can be due to gut health issues. Lactase is frequently added to milk or taken during meals to aid in digesting lactose.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lactase is an enzyme needed to convert milk sugar (lactose) into simple sugars that the body can use (glucose and galactose). Lactase is produced in the small intestine.

Detailed explanation-5: -The body digests lactose using a substance called lactase. This breaks down lactose into two sugars called glucose and galactose, which can be easily absorbed into the bloodstream. People with lactose intolerance don’t produce enough lactase, so lactose stays in the digestive system where it’s fermented by bacteria.

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