Question

1. the enzyme lactase will break down the sugar lactose into which of the following components?

a. nucleotides
b. amino acids
c. monosaccharides
d. phospholipids

Explanation:

Lactose is a disaccharide. Lactase enzyme catalyzes the hydrolysis of lactose into its monosaccharide components, glucose and galactose. Nucleotides are components of nucleic - acids, amino acids are building blocks of proteins, and phospholipids are part of cell membranes.

Answer:

c. Monosaccharides