Of the Following Statements Regarding Lactose Intolerance,which Is True

question 2

Multiple Choice

Of the following statements regarding lactose intolerance,which is true?

• A) White-skinned people are more likely to have lactose intolerance.
• B) Dark-skinned people are more likely to have lactose intolerance.
• C) There is no difference in lactose intolerance between white- and dark-skinned people.
• D) Only people of Asian and American Indian descent have lactose intolerance.

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