A Condition Known as Lactose Intolerance Is Characterized by Painful

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Essay

A condition known as lactose intolerance is characterized by painful abdominal cramping, gas, and diarrhea.The cause of the problem is an inability to digest the milk sugar, lactose.How would this cause the observed symptoms? Why is yogurt less likely to trigger the symptoms?

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Definitions:

Efficient Scale

The level of production at which a firm achieves the lowest long-run average cost, with all inputs utilized most effectively.

Surplus

A situation where the quantity supplied of a good or service exceeds the quantity demanded at the current price, often leading to a decrease in prices.

Balance of Trade

The difference in value between a country's imports and exports over a certain period.

Money Inflows

Money inflows refer to the incoming funds to a business, organization, or economy from various sources such as investments, sales, and loans.