Question

What is the fate of lactose in lactose intolerant individuals?

Answer 1

There is not enough lactase enzyme to break down lactose, it is not metabolise properly in individual with lactose.

Step-by-step explanation:

Lactose intolerant occur in individual whose intestine cannot produce enough lactase enzyme to breakdown lactose which is milk sugar. It occur when an individual take diary product.

Normally lactose need to be breakdown into glucose and galactose by lactase enzyme.

The symptoms of lactose intolerant include, Nausea, diahorea, bloating, flatulence, even vomiting.

It is advisable to take lactase supplement when taking diary product for those who normally have lactose intolerant which will help breakdown lactose into glucose and galactose which will be absorb by the blood stream.

Answer 2

In the intestines, bacteria breaks it down.

Explanation

The intestines contain an enzyme called lactase which hydrolyzes lactose into simpler sugars galactose and glucose. In lactose intolerant people this enzyme is produced in very minute amounts or not at all forcing the lactose to be broken down by bacteria which causes the common symptom of bloating, diarrhea and stomach cramps.