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What is the function of disaccharidase in digestion?

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Over 50% of the world's population experiences some form of lactase deficiency, illustrating the critical nature of disaccharidases in carbohydrate digestion. These enzymes, found on the surface of the small intestine, play a pivotal role in hydrolyzing complex sugars into simple, absorbable forms, without which various gastrointestinal symptoms can arise.