The enzyme that breaks down lactose is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The enzyme that breaks down lactose is:
A. Maltase
B. Sucrase
C. Lactase
D. Amylase
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Lactase hydrolyzes lactose (milk sugar) into glucose and galactose. Lactose intolerance is due to lactase deficiency. Sucrase acts on sucrose, maltase on maltose.

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