WAEC Biology 2010 Question 28

Question 28

Food Substances and Enzymes

Which of the following food substances is incorrectly linked to its enzyme?

  1. A.Protein — trypsin
  2. B.Fat — lipase
  3. C.Sucrose — pepsin
  4. D.Starch — amylase
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Sucrose — pepsin)

Explanation

Sucrose is digested by sucrase; pepsin digests protein.