Lactose intolerance is _____.

A. a milk protein allergy
B. less common in infants than adults
C. caused by excessive production of the enzyme lactase
D. caused by an inability of the body to produce lactose
E. overcome by feeding infants formulas high in lactose to build their tolerance


Answer: B

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