Q151 / 199 · NEET 2008 (Mains) · Zoology

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 $\stackrel{\text { Lipase }}{\longrightarrow}$ micelles
  • B
    Duodenum : Triglycerides $\underset{\text { Trpsin }}{\longrightarrow}$ monoglycerides
  • Correct answer
    C
    Small intestine : Starch $\underset{\sim \text { Amylase }}{\longrightarrow}$ Disaccharide (Maltose)
  • D
    Small intestine : Proteins $\stackrel{\text { Pepsin }}{\longrightarrow}$ Amino acids

Solution

Amylase digests complex starch (polysaccharide) molecules into smaller, simpler maltose (disaccharide) molecules.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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