AIPMT MAIN2008Zoology-Digestion and Absorption
AIPMT MAIN 2008 Zoology Enzymes and their Actions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Which one of the following is the correct matching of the site of action on the given substrate, the enzyme acting upon it and the end product?
A
Stomach : Fats → Lipase → micelles
B
Duodenum : Triglycerides → Trypsin → monoglycerides
C
Small intestine : Starch → α-Amylase → Disaccharide (Maltose)
D
Small intestine : Proteins → Pepsin → Amino acids
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Pancreatic juice is released in intestine & contains, Pancreatic α-amylase, also called as Amylopsin, it digests 70% of the starch converting it into Maltose, Isomaltose and limit dextrins.
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