Question

Which of the following statements in not correct about lactose intolerance?

• A. Deficiency of lactase enzyme is associated with inttolerance of milk
• B. It leads to flatulence
• C. Curd is better tolerated than milk in intolerant individuals
• D. It is due to the deficiency of enzyme which converts galactose into glucose

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Deficiency of lactase enzyme is associated with inttolerance of milk

A deficiency of lactase - an enzyme produced in your small intestine - is usually responsible for lactose deficiency leads to symptoms after we eat dairy foods.

So, the correct option is 'Deficiency of lactase enzyme is associated with intolerance of milk.'