A person suffering from lactose intolerance cannot break down the disaccharide lactose.Where would lactose be found in a person with lactose intolerance,but not in a lactose-tolerant person?
A) in the mouth
B) in the stomach
C) in the large intestine
D) in the small intestine
E) No answer is correct.

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Not being broken down in the small intestine due to a lack of lactase, lactose would continue through to the large intestine, where bacteria would consume it and produce painful gas.

A Person Suffering from Lactose Intolerance Cannot Break Down the Disaccharide