JAMB Biology 1979 Question 50

Question 50

Animal Nutrition

The arrangements below are steps in protein digestion. Which is the correct sequence?
a — polypeptides, b — proteins, c — amino acids, d — peptones

  1. A.a → b → c → d
  2. B.c → d → a → b
  3. C.b → c → a → d
  4. D.b → d → a → c
  5. E.b → a → c → d
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (b → d → a → c)

Explanation

Proteins are broken down to peptones, then polypeptides, then amino acids: b → d → a → c.