Nearly all infants benefit from milk, but most adults cannot properly digest milk. If an elderly person can still digest milk, his body is producing enough of which enzyme ?
- A. Cellulase
- B. Amylase
- C. Pectase
- D. Lactase ✓
Correct Answer: D. Lactase
Explanation
Lactase is the enzyme responsible for breaking down lactose, the primary sugar found in milk. Its continued production allows adults to digest milk properly.
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