Lactase is an enzyme that breaks down the complex carbohydrate lactose into glucose and galactose, which can be absorbed by the bloodstream and carried to the body's cells. Lactose is found primarily in dairy products.

What would most likely happen to a person who had a shortage of lactase?

The person would not be able to digest any carbohydrates.

The person would develop an allergy for dairy products.

The person's pancreas would not be able to regulate the body's blood glucose level.

The person would be unable to fully digest dairy products

Question

Lactase is an enzyme that breaks down the complex carbohydrate lactose into glucose and galactose, which can be absorbed by the bloodstream and carried to the body's cells. Lactose is found primarily in dairy products.

 What would most likely happen to a person who had a shortage of lactase?

The person would not be able to digest any carbohydrates.

The person would develop an allergy for dairy products.

The person's pancreas would not be able to regulate the body's blood glucose level.

The person would be unable to fully digest dairy products

ookawaiioo · Answer

The person would be unable to fully digest dairy products

ookawaiioo · Answer

The bacteria in your colon would be able to break it down.....giving you gas :)

anonymous · Answer

thanks @oOKawaiiOo