Which brush border enzyme is unique because it is the only one responsible for digesting a specific disaccharide into one molecule of glucose and one molecule of fructose?
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Correct answer: Sucrase
Sucrase breaks down sucrose (table sugar). While other enzymes like maltase and lactase handle different sugars, sucrase is the specific hydrolase required to yield glucose and fructose.
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