JAMB Biology 2007 Question 26

Question 26

Animal Nutrition

The pancreas secretes enzymes for the digestion of

  1. A.fats, proteins and carbohydrates
  2. B.fats, vitamins and cellulose
  3. C.fats, carbohydrates and vitamins
  4. D.proteins, cellulose and minerals
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (fats, proteins and carbohydrates)

Explanation

Pancreatic juice contains lipase (fats), trypsin (proteins) and amylase (starch). Vitamins and minerals need no digestion and humans make no cellulase.