NEET AIPMT SOLVED PAPER SCREENING 2011

  • question_answer
    Which of the following enzymes carries out the initial step in the digestion of milk in humans?

    A) Rennin                 

    B)        Lipase  

    C) Trypsin                

    D)        Pepsin

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    In human milk protein digesting enzyme in stomach is pepsin. In calves it is renin. It is also present in small amounts in human infants but not adults. Pepsin acts on water soluble 'caseinogen (milk protein) to form soluble 'casein'. This combines with calcium salts to form insoluble calcium paracaseinate, which gets readily digested enzymatic ally.


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