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Can lactase enzymes digest both lactose and starch

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Lactose enzymes are found in the smaller intestine of mammals that catalyzes the breakdown of lactose(milk sugar) into the simple sugars glucose and galactose

Sai Neelakantam answered Feb 26, 2021

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