6. Why would the lack of lactase cause Carol so much distress? Where would the undigested lactose travel from the small intestine. a) what could the production of gas from the breakdown of sugar. 7) Are enzymes only important for digestion, as is the case with lactase? 8. Why would it be important to regulate the function of an enzyme at all?
6. Why would the lack of lactase cause Carol so much distress? Where would the undigested lactose travel from the small intestine. a) what could the production of gas from the breakdown of sugar. 7) Are enzymes only important for digestion, as is the case with lactase? 8. Why would it be important to regulate the function of an enzyme at all?
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6. Why would the lack of lactase cause Carol so much distress? Where would the undigested lactose travel from the small intestine.
a) what could the production of gas from the breakdown of sugar.
7) Are enzymes only important for digestion, as is the case with lactase?
8. Why would it be important to regulate the function of an enzyme at all?
Please read the reading, and then answer the questions.
Transcribed Image Text:4. Lactose Intolerance (Enzymes)
Carol was recovering from a terrible bout with the flu, having been sick for nearly two
weeks. As she was getting her strength back, her appetite also improved. In fact, after
not eating very much for almost two weeks, Carol was famished. But something
strange happened to her: When she began eating milk products after the illness,
she experienced terrible abdominal distress-she had bloating, pain, and diarrhea.
Carol went to see her doctor and explained her symptoms. Her doctor said that the
virus she contracted must have affected the enzyme-producing cells in her small intes-
tine. Carol had become lactose intolerant. Whenever she ate any food containing milk,
her digestive system was unable to break down the sugar in the food or beverage. Her
doctor suggested that Carol stay away from dairy products, except for yogurt.
Last night Carol saw you studying your biology textbook in the library, and she
asked you to explain some things to her.
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