Lactose Intolerance is a _____ Problem

Question

Lactose intolerance is a _____ problem.
A) disaccharidase
B) HCl
C) bile
D) cholecystokinin (CCK)

Accepted Answer

Lactose intolerance is a disaccharidase problem, meaning that individuals who are lactose intolerant lack the enzyme lactase, which is necessary for breaking down lactose (a disaccharide) into glucose and galactose.