What Happens to Lactose When Mixed with Lactase

Question

What happens to lactose when mixed with lactase?
A)It more slowly bonds into disaccharides.
B)It folds more quickly into quarternary structures.
C)It slowly breaks down into monosaccharides.
D)It more rapidly breaks down into monosaccharides.

Accepted Answer

Lactase is an enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of lactose, a disaccharide, into its monosaccharide components, glucose and galactose, more rapidly.