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Yes, lactase can definitely break down cellulose. In fact, when the lactase works to break down the cellulose, it breaks the cellulose down into two different monomers.

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How do horses break down cellulose?

Horses break down cellulose by use of enzyme cellulase.


What kind of substance is lactase?

lactase is a substance that helps break down lactose into sugars (glucose and galactose).


Can amylase break down cellulose?

No, amylase cannot break down cellulose. Amylase is an enzyme that specifically breaks down starches, while cellulose is a complex carbohydrate found in plant cell walls that requires different enzymes, such as cellulase, to break it down.


Can humans break down cellulose and utilize it as a source of energy?

No, humans cannot break down cellulose and utilize it as a source of energy because they lack the necessary enzymes to digest cellulose effectively.


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.


Is lactase a sweetener?

No. Lactase is an enzyme that breaks down lactose, which is a sweetener, sort of: it's a type of sugar.


Humans cannot digest cellulose because they?

Because they do not have the digestive enzyme to break down cellulose.


Do carrots and broccoli have to be cooked to break down cellulose?

cooked or raw cellulose is impossible to breakdown by humans


Why can't the human body break down cellulose?

The human body lacks the enzyme needed to break down cellulose, called cellulase. Cellulase is produced by certain microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, and protozoans, which help them digest cellulose in their diet. Since humans do not produce cellulase, we cannot directly break down cellulose for energy.


What molecule does lactase break down?

Lactase breaks down lactose, which is a disaccharide sugar molecule found in dairy products such as milk. It cleaves lactose into its two component monosaccharides, glucose and galactose, which can then be absorbed by the body.


What animals contain microbes that can break down cellulose?

Cows, horses, sheep, goats, and termites have bacteria living inside their intestinal tract. These bacteria can break down cellulose that is in grass and other plants.


Can an elephant break down plant cellulose?

Yes, elephants have specialized bacteria in their digestive system that help break down plant cellulose through a process called fermentation. This allows them to extract nutrients from tough plant materials like grasses and leaves.