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Complete the following statements regarding lactose intolerance:

1. Lactose intolerance is the ________.
- inability to digest

2. Lactose intolerance is caused by the ________.
- deficiency of the enzyme lactase

3. Lactose intolerance is ________.
- commonly seen in adults

4. Lactose intolerance affects ________.
- lactose breakdown in the digestive system



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Final answer:

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose due to a deficiency of the enzyme lactase, commonly seen in adults and some children of various populations, affecting lactose breakdown in the small intestine.


Explanation:

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest milk sugar lactose due to a deficiency of the enzyme lactase. It is commonly seen in adults and some children of various populations. Lactose intolerance affects lactose breakdown in the small intestine when lactase is not produced sufficiently.


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