People That Are Lactose Intolerant Have a Functional Copy of the Lactase

question 36

Multiple Choice

People that are lactose intolerant have a functional copy of the lactase gene but are unable to digest lactose. Which statement must be TRUE about lactose-intolerant people?

• A)They have the same lactase gene as lactose-tolerant people.
• B)They produce a lactase enzyme but it does not fold properly.
• C)They have a lactase gene made of RNA instead of DNA.
• D)They produce a lactase enzyme that digests glucose instead of lactose.

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