After a Certain Age, Most Mammals Lose Their Ability to Metabolize

question 133

Multiple Choice

After a certain age, most mammals lose their ability to metabolize lactose because:

• A) levels of the enzyme lactase decline.
• B) it competes with other nutrients in other food types.
• C) eating meat is not compatible with drinking milk.
• D) they no longer need the nutrients found in milk.

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