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ZoologyDigestion and AbsorptionDigestion of FoodEasy2 minPYQ_2020
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How many of the following enzymes are involved in digestion of food in adults?

(Salivary amylase, Trypsinogen, Pepsin, Lysozyme, Lipase, Rennin)

Options:

Answer:
D
Solution:

Salivary amylase causes hydrolysis of boiled starch to produce maltose and limit dextrin. Trypsinogen is a proteolytic enzyme found in the pancreatic juice. Pepsin is a proteolytic enzyme found in the gastric juice. Lipase is found in pancreatic juice and intestinal juice which causes hydrolysis of lipids. Lysozyme acts as antibacterial agent that prevents infection. Rennin is found in gastric juice of infants helping in digestion of milk proteins.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Digestion and AbsorptionSubtopic:Digestion of Food
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