| alactasia |
The complete absence of the enzyme, lactase. This enzyme is used by the digestive tract to breakdown lactose into glucose. Glucose can then be absorbed by the small intestine and stored in the liver for future energy requirements. The deficiency of this partial deficiency of this enzyme is called lactose intolerance. This condition is common in adults.
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