Proteins called enzymes are important for us to digest our food. Some people are missing a protein called lactase that breaks down the sugar in milk, lactose. What problems would these people have? A - They would only break down lactose as a source of sugar, but not glucose B - They would break down lactose too rapidly and it would make them sick C - They could not digest lactose and it would make them sick D - They would not digest glucose and it would make them sick

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