JAMB Biology 1992 Question 22

Question 22

Animal Nutrition

Which enzymes are contained in the pancreatic juice?

  1. A.Ptyalin, lipase and pepsin
  2. B.Maltase, erepsin and trypsin
  3. C.Renin, sucrase and lipase
  4. D.Amylase, lipase and trypsin.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Amylase, lipase and trypsin.)

Explanation

Pancreatic juice contains amylase (starch), lipase (fats) and trypsin (proteins). Ptyalin is in saliva and pepsin and rennin in the stomach.