The enzyme that converts lactose into glucose and galactose is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The enzyme that converts lactose into glucose and galactose is:
A. Sucrase
B. Maltase
C. Amylase
D. Lactase
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Lactase is a brush border enzyme in the small intestine that hydrolyzes lactose (milk sugar) into its constituent monosaccharides. Maltase acts on maltose, sucrase on sucrose, amylase on starch. Lactose intolerance results from lactase deficiency.

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