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What mineral is needed for a person would is lactose intolerant in order for them to have a supplement diet?
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Can you be half lactose intolerant?
Lactose intolerance is a misnomer. Many people are unaware of what it actually is and means. Almost everyone on the planet is lactose intolerant, it's just to what degree. The majority of adult humans don't produce the lactase enzyme needed to break down lactose. More correctly it's to what degree are you intolerant. Generally speaking, yes you could be half lactose intolerant.
What makes some people lactose intolerant as adults?
Some people don't produce any enzymes, including the one needed to digest lactose
What would most likely happen to a person who had a shortage of lactase?
The person would be unable to fully digest dairy products. Many people are lactose intolerant, meaning that they have difficulty digesting food that contains large amounts of lactose. This occurs because a person's body does not produce enough lactase enzyme, which is the enzyme needed to quickly breakdown lactose.
What is lactose used for?
Lactose is the sugar found when milk and milk products are digested. Most babies tolerate lactose very well, but many adults find themselves missing the enzyme needed to digest lactose; causing severe gas, cramping and dumping syndrome, whenever they eat dairy, due to the inability to break down the milk sugar.The product called Lactaid is an enzyme that will allow those who are lactose intolerant, to consume dairy products with out discomfort. It works by helping the digestion of milk sugar.
The lac operon enables a bacterium to build the proteins needed for lactose metabolism only when?
Lactose is present, otherwise the lac operon is not needed and is shut off.
What mineral is needed for plant to make protein?
The Mineral Salt Needed to make proteins in plants are *NITRATES* :)
What mineral is needed in the thyroid is?
Copper
What mineral is needed by your bones?
calcium.
A mineral needed in the body that bonds chemically to oxygen molecules?
the mineral is IRON
What is the enzyme responsible for breaking down milk sugar?
Lactose is a sugar that is broken down by an enzyme called lactase. This enzyme is produced by cells in the intestinal wall. Some groups of people become lastose intolerant by 2-3 years old. See link below:
What mineral is needed for protein metabolism?
Nitrate is needed for protein metabolism.
Why isn't a pH indicator needed in the lactose broth fermentation tubes?
not sure bro
