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3. When lactose is digested properly,
what happens to the simple sugars
produced?

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Answer: The simple sugars are absorbed into the bloodstream and then are made into energy.

Explanation: A enzyme called lactase breaks down lactose into two different sugars that are simple forms. These sugars glucose and galactose get abosrbed to your blood stream.

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