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What is the name of the enzyme that breaks down lactose in the body?
What is the name of the enzyme that breaks down lactose in the body?
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Lactase is an enzyme produced in the small intestine that is crucial in digesting lactose, a sugar present in milk and dairy products.
Lactase breaks down lactose into two simpler sugars: glucose and galactose, which can then be absorbed into the bloodstream.