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What lack of enzyme cause lactose intolerance?
The enzyme which the body uses to digest lactose is lactase.
Whats the function of the lactase substrate?
The function of the lactase substrate is to be acted upon by the enzyme lactase. Lactase breaks down lactose, the primary sugar found in milk, into its two component sugars, glucose and galactose, which can then be absorbed by the body for energy.
Where in the body does lactase work?
lactase only works in red apples and sweets fruits and has been found in dwaf hamsters
What is the difference between lactase and lactose?
Lactase is an enzyme that breaks down lactose, which is a sugar found in milk and dairy products. In simple terms, lactase helps the body digest lactose.
Where is lactose broken down in the body?
Lactose is a sugar broken down by lactase. Lactase is an enzyme found in your small intestine. Lactose is broken down into galactose and glucose and absorbed in the jejenum of the small intestine.
What does the lactase enzyme help with the digestion of?
Lactase enzymes are produced by the body to help the digestion of whole milk. Lactase enzymes break down Lactose one of the main components of milk and dairy products.
Where is lactase stored in the human body?
It is predominantly present in the small intestine.
If you are lactose intolerentwhat enzyme are you lacking?
If you are lactose intolerant, you are lacking the enzyme lactase. Lactase is responsible for breaking down lactose, the sugar found in milk and dairy products, into simpler sugars that can be easily absorbed by the body.
If a person is lactose intolerant their body cant absorb what?
Their body can't absorb lactose...There are enzymes in your small intestine which break down lactose called lactase. Lactase breaks down lactose into galactose and glucose so your body can then absorb it.
What enzyme act on Lactose?
The enzyme that acts on lactose is called lactase. Lactase breaks down lactose into its component sugars, glucose and galactose, which can then be absorbed by the body. People who are lactose intolerant have low levels of lactase, leading to difficulty digesting lactose.
Where in the body is lactase found?
found in the small intestines. and it breaks down milk.
How does lactid help with lactase intolerance?
It helps with lactose intolerance because contains the enzyme Lactase which if you are Lactose intolerant you body doesn't produce this enzyme and the enzyme lactase in Lactaid pills breaks down the milk sugar(Lactose) making it easier for your body to digest dairy foods. Taken off of my box of Lactaid
