Question

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. Small intestine : Proteins $\overset{\quad Pep\sin \rightarrow \quad}{\rightarrow}$Amino acids
• B. Stomach : Fats $\overset{\quad Lipase\quad}{\rightarrow}$Micelles
• C. Small intestine : Starch $\overset{\quad\alpha - Amylase\quad}{\rightarrow}$ Disaccharide (maltose)
• D. Duodenum : Triglycerides $\overset{\quad Tryp\sin \rightarrow \quad}{\rightarrow}$Monoglycerides

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Small intestine : Starch $\overset{\quad\alpha - Amylase\quad}{\rightarrow}$ Disaccharide

(maltose)