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How is lactose intolerance related to protein structure?

A.Lactose has a similar structure to proteins, so the two cannot bind.
B.Some humans lack a protein with a specific structure that can "snip" the bond in lactose.
C.Some humans are incapable of producing a great quantity of proteins that can target sugars.
D.Lactose can alter the secondary structure of proteins, rendering the protein ineffective.

How is lactose intolerance related to protein structure? A.Lactose has a similar structure-example-1
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lactose can alter the secondary structure of proteins, rendering of the protein ineffective.

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