Question
Biology Question on Digestive glands
A secretion that digests both carbohydrates and proteins is:
A
ptyalin
B
pepsin
C
pancreatic juice
D
saliva
Answer
pancreatic juice
Explanation
Solution
Pancreatic juices act upon both carbohydratesand proteins.
Explanation for Incorrect Answers:
- Present in saliva, Ptyalin digests simple carbohydrates.
- Pepsin digests proteins.
- The pancreatic juice contains enzymes that digest proteins, carbohydrates and fats.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.