Lactose and Leptin

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What is lactase?

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Lactase is an enzyme that breaks down lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products.

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What does lactase do in the digestive system?

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Lactase helps digest lactose into glucose and galactose, which can be absorbed by the body.

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What is lactose?

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Lactose is a sugar composed of glucose and galactose, found in milk and dairy products.

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What happens if a person lacks lactase?

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If a person lacks lactase, they may experience lactose intolerance, leading to digestive issues when consuming dairy.

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What is the role of proteins in the body?

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Proteins perform a wide range of functions, including building tissues, acting as enzymes, and supporting immune function.

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What are genes?

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Genes are specific sequences of nucleotides that encode instructions for making proteins.

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What is the function of non-coding DNA?

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Non-coding DNA can regulate gene activity and play roles in gene expression.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and there are 20 different types that combine in various ways.

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What is the relationship between lactose and glucose?

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Lactose is made up of two simpler sugars: glucose and galactose.

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What is an enzyme?

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An enzyme is a protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions in the body.