The Enzymatic Activity of Lactase

The Enzymatic Activity of Lactase

Grades 9-12

What is lactose? How do our bodies metabolize lactose? How have humans evolved to digest lactose beyond our childhood years? In this lesson, students will explore the properties of the enzyme lactase. By the end of this lab, students will understand the biological function of enzymes and why they are important in the body.

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