________ is the enzyme that hydrolyzes ________ in dairy products into glucose and galactose. Absence of the enzyme may cause cramps and diarrhea in a condition called ________

Fill in the blank with correct word.


Answer: Lactase; lactose; lactose intolerance

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If the syringe contains live R strain Streptococcus

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