Lactose Intolerance Is Caused by

question 4

Multiple Choice

Lactose intolerance is caused by

• A) too much milk and dairy products in the diet.
• B) exposure to pasteurized milk when young.
• C) an insufficient production of the enzyme lactase.
• D) increased production of the enzyme lactose.

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