Lactose is a disaccharide found in milk. Individuals who are lactose intolerant lack the enzyme to break this sugar down into monosaccharides. Based on enzyme nomenclature, what enzyme is deficient in these individuals?

A. Lact ose
B. Lact ese
C. Lact ase
D. Lacto gen


Answer: C

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