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It is an artificial enzyme which takes the place of lactase. It acts as a catalyst by lowering the activation energy of the reaction in which lactose is broken down. This speeds up the metabolism of lactose.

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Q: How does lactaid speed up the breakdown and metabolism of lactose?
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