Lactose is a disaccharide found in milk. Individuals who are lactose intolerant lack the enzyme to break this sugar down into monosaccharides. Based on enzyme nomenclature, what enzyme is deficient in these individuals?
A)Lact ese
B)Lact ose
C)Lacto gen
D)Lact ase

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The correct enzyme name is lactase, which breaks down lactose into its constituent monosaccharides, glucose, and galactose. Therefore, individuals who lack this enzyme are unable to digest lactose, leading to lactose intolerance.

Lactose Is a Disaccharide Found in Milk