Refer to the figure above and then answer the quesiton that follows.
-Suppose someone had a hypothetical "sucrose intolerance. Based on what you know about lactose intolerance, what would this mean?
A) The person is allergic to sucrose.
B) The person lacks the enzyme to break down sucrose in the small intestine.
C) The person's cells are unable to utilize sucrose.
D) The person's enzymes accelerate the breakdown of sucrose, overloading the blood with sugar.

Question

Refer to the figure above and then answer the quesiton that follows.
-Suppose someone had a hypothetical "sucrose intolerance. Based on what you know about lactose intolerance, what would this mean?
A) The person is allergic to sucrose. 
B) The person lacks the enzyme to break down sucrose in the small intestine. 
C) The person's cells are unable to utilize sucrose. 
D) The person's enzymes accelerate the breakdown of sucrose, overloading the blood with sugar.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Lactose intolerance occurs when an individual lacks the enzyme lactase, which is necessary for breaking down lactose in the small intestine. Similarly, a "sucrose intolerance" would imply that the person lacks the enzyme (sucrase) required to break down sucrose into simpler sugars that can be absorbed by the body.

Refer to the Figure Above and Then Answer the Quesiton