Lactose is a sugar found in milk products. Lactase is an enzyme that breaks down lactose so it can be absorbed into the bloodstream and turned into energy. However, people with lactose intolerance do not produce enough lactase enzymes to break down lactose.
Which of the following best explains why other enzymes within the body cannot break down lactose for individuals with lactose intolerance?
A.
Other enzymes would decrease the temperature within the cell.
B.
Other enzymes cannot bind to lactose due to enzyme specificity.
C.
Other enzymes within the body are destroyed after catalyzing reactions.
D.
Other enzymes would catalyze the lactose reaction too quickly.