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JAMB Biology 1984 Question 22

Question 22

Animal Nutrition

The removal of a man's pancreas by surgical operation can affect only the digestion of

  1. A.starch
  2. B.starch, protein and fats
  3. C.oils and fats
  4. D.proteins
  5. E.carbohydrates and fats.
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Answer: B (starch, protein and fats)

Explanation

Pancreatic juice contains amylase, trypsin and lipase, so without the pancreas the digestion of starch, proteins and fats is all affected.