Lactase Enzyme Flashcards
1
Q
what happens if other mammals drink milk
A
small intestine to large int. - diarrhea, cramps and gas
2
Q
Why did lactase persistence start?
A
dairying, leading to random mutations, milk only source of food, ppl with gene survive = gene culture coevolution
3
Q
bENEFITS OF MILK
A
protein, uncontaminated, lots of fat, nutritious, helps during famine
4
Q
3 regions where lactase persistence devel.
A
african settlements, middle east and europe
5
Q
How did they figure out these civilization used milk?
A
examining fats trapped in pots,
6
Q
Two other enzymes
A
pepsin and amylase, proteins to peptides; starch to sugars
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