Multiple choice

Mrs. Verma's son suffers from lactose intolerance. It is typically due to

  1. lactase inadequacy

  2. lactase leftover

  3. enzyme warfare

  4. lactase conflict
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Explanation

Lactose intolerance is due to an inadequate production of lactase. This enzyme breaks down or digests lactose in the digestive tract. While most babies produce sufficient amount of lactase, the gene for their production often later gets turned off.

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