NEET Biology question

Biology Digestion and Absorption NEET

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The following is a scheme showing the fate of carbohydrates during digestion in the human alimentary canal. Identify the enzymes acting at stages indicated as A, B, C and D. Choose the correct option from those given.

(A)A-Amylase, B-Maltase, C- Lactase, DInvertase
(B)A-Amylase, B- Maltase, C-Invertase, DLatcase
(C)A-Amylase, B-Invertase, C-Maltase, DLactase
(D)A-Amylase, B-Lactase, C- Maltase, DInvertaseCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Amylase Starch → Maltose + Isomaltose + limit dextrins Lactose Lactase Milk sugar → Glucose + β−galactosidase Galactose Maltase

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