In Which Ethnic Group Is Lactose Intolerance Most Prevalent

question 59

Multiple Choice

In which ethnic group is lactose intolerance most prevalent?

• A) Arab Americans
• B) Asians
• C) Australians
• D) Caucasians
• E) Pacific Islanders

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Definitions:

Coastal Breezes

Wind currents that are generated by the temperature difference between the land and the ocean, with the land absorbing and releasing heat faster than the water.

Lichens

Symbiotic organisms consisting of a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium, living together and often found on rocks or trees.

Adaptation

The process by which a species becomes fitted to its environment; it is the result of natural selection acting upon heritable variation.

Drought Tolerant

Refers to plants that are able to survive and thrive in conditions with very little water.