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What is lactase deficiency?
What is lactase deficiency?
- A deficiency of lactase enzyme which digests lactose into glucose and galactose (correct)
- A deficiency of glucose and galactose in the body
- A deficiency of lactose in the body
- A deficiency of lactose and glucose in the body
What causes lactose intolerance?
What causes lactose intolerance?
- Decreased fermentation of lactose by bacteria in the intestine
- Increased fermentation of lactose by bacteria in the intestine (correct)
- Increased osmotic pressure in the intestine
- Decreased osmotic pressure in the intestine
What is the treatment for lactose intolerance?
What is the treatment for lactose intolerance?
- Removal of lactose (milk) from the diet (correct)
- Removal of lactase enzyme from the diet
- Removal of water from the diet
- Removal of glucose and galactose from the diet
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Test your knowledge on the defects of carbohydrate digestion and absorption with this informative quiz. Learn about lactase deficiency, the causes, and effects of lactose intolerance, and other related topics. Enhance your understanding of the digestive system and its role in breaking down carbohydrates into usable energy. Keywords: carbohydrate digestion, lactase deficiency, lactose intolerance, digestive system.
