A Person Suffering from Lactose Intolerance Cannot Break Down the Disaccharide

Multiple Choice

A person suffering from lactose intolerance cannot break down the disaccharide lactose.Why would a person with lactose intolerance have abdominal cramps?

A) The intestines get more energy from the lactose and grow in size, increasing abdominal pressure
B) The lactose is acidic, causing a peptic ulcer
C) Lactose is taken up into the blood stream increasing blood flow and abdominal pressure
D) More water enters the stomach, increasing in abdominal pressure
E) Bacteria break down the lactose releasing carbon dioxide gas