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asan beg · **on:** Aug 11, 2018

What is the physiological mechanism of lactose intolerance? Why is the ability to digest milk sugars an example of biocultural evolution?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The invention of the steam engine launched the Industrial Revolution.

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

ririgirl15 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Lactose intolerance is caused by a discontinued production of lactase in adults. The ability to
digest milk sugars is tied directly to coevolution, as those descended from dairying populations
have retained their ability to digest milk sugar through lactase persistence.

Answer to Question 2

True