Question 35
Animal NutritionWhich of the following statements is true?
- A.Ptyalin acts on proteins to give amino acid
- B.Lactase acts on maltose to give amino acid
- C.Pepsin acts on proteins to give peptide
- D.Peptide acts on starch to give maltose
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (Pepsin acts on proteins to give peptide)
Explanation
Pepsin in the stomach breaks proteins into peptides; ptyalin acts on starch and lactase on lactose.