Question

jaime has the lactase persistence (lp) gene. which of the following statements are true? true after eating cheese, ice cream, and yogurt, jaime likely experiences gas and bloating. jaime shares this gene with about 1/3 of the human population. jaime can break down the sugar lactose. jaime has the mutant form of this gene. jaime acquired the lp gene because he eats lots of dairy. false

Explanation:

• "After eating cheese...gas and bloating": False (LP gene allows lactose digestion, so no such symptoms).
• "Jaime has the mutant form...": True (Lactase persistence is from a mutant gene).
• "Jaime shares this gene...1/3 of population": True (Approx 1/3 - 1/2 of humans have LP).
• "Jaime acquired the LP gene...eats dairy": False (LP is genetic, not acquired by diet).
• "Jaime can break down...lactose": True (LP gene enables lactose breakdown).

Answer:

True:

• Jaime has the mutant form of this gene.
• Jaime shares this gene with about 1/3 of the human population.
• Jaime can break down the sugar lactose.

False:

• After eating cheese, ice cream, and yogurt, Jaime likely experiences gas and bloating.
• Jaime acquired the LP gene because he eats lots of dairy.