People who can digest lactose, a disaccharide, have the ability to break it down into glucose and galactose, two monosaccharides. People who are lactose intolerant cannot properly break down lactose. Which of the following answer choices includes the proper terms to metabolically describe the process of digesting lactose?

Choose 1

(Choice A)
A
It is a catabolic process with an exergonic reaction that requires an input of energy.

(Choice B)
B
It is an anabolic process with an exergonic reaction that results in an output of energy.

(Choice C)
C
It is a catabolic process with an exergonic reaction that results in an output of energy.

(Choice D)
D
It is an anabolic process with an endergonic reaction that requires an input of energy.

Ms. w, a 21-year-old woman, came into a clinic after suffering a deep laceration on her foot while walking barefoot around her yard. the wound was cleaned, sutured, and bandaged, and she was released to return home after receiving tetanus antitoxoid. within 72 hours, the wound area was red and swollen, the suture line was dark in color, and it was accompanied by severe throbbing pain. ms. w had a high fever, her heart felt like it was racing, and she was finding it hard to concentraten even on simple tasks. she returned to the clinic and was immediately taken to the hospital. following lab tests, a diagnosis of acute necrotizing fasciitis was made. discussion questions 1. explain why ms. w. received a tetanus antitoxoid before leaving the hospital. (see chapters 3 and 4, infection and passive immunity.) 2. explain how acute necrotizing fasciitis developed in this case and the pathophysiology involved. (see acute necrotizing fasciitis.) 3. what is the potential outcome for ms. w if antibiotic drugs do not reduce the infection quickly?