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Lactase is an enzyme in the small intestine that helps break down the sugar lactose, found in milk

As lactose approches the active site of lactase, which of the following occurs first?
A) the lactose molecule is broken down into glucose and and galactose
B) Lactose shifts to its lowest free energy level to allow lactose to enter the active site
C) Lactose creates a microenvironment as it approches lactase to promote binding
D) Temporary bonding occurs between the active site and the substrate, causing a conformational change

Lactase is an enzyme in the small intestine that helps break down the sugar lactose-example-1

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Answer: A. the lactose molecule is broken down into glucose and glactose

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