Lactase Enzyme

Question 1

what happens if other mammals drink milk

Answer 1

small intestine to large int. - diarrhea, cramps and gas

Question 2

Why did lactase persistence start?

Answer 2

dairying, leading to random mutations, milk only source of food, ppl with gene survive = gene culture coevolution

Question 3

bENEFITS OF MILK

Answer 3

protein, uncontaminated, lots of fat, nutritious, helps during famine

Question 4

3 regions where lactase persistence devel.

Answer 4

african settlements, middle east and europe

Question 5

How did they figure out these civilization used milk?

Answer 5

examining fats trapped in pots,

Question 6

Two other enzymes

Answer 6

pepsin and amylase, proteins to peptides; starch to sugars