The enzyme lactase helps the digestive system break down lactose, a disaccharide found in milk, into the monosaccharides glucose and galactose. Lactose-intolerant individuals have low levels of lactase production and therefore have difficulty digesting dairy products. A common test for lactose intolerance is to measure blood sugar (glucose) levels after consuming a drink containing lactose. Which of the following test results would you expect to see for a lactose-intolerant person?
a. Blood sugar levels are unaffected by drinking a lactose solution
b. Blood sugar levels is rapidly immediately after anning actose solution
c. Blood sugar level drops rapidly immediately after anning actose solution
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