Question

Read the statements given below and choose the correct option-

Assertion: Pancreatic Juice Digests Starch, Proteins, and Fats.

Reason: Pancreatic Juice Contains Digestive Enzymes like Pancreatic Amylase, Trypsin, and Lipase.

• A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
• B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
• C. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
• D. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.

Assertion statement:

1. The pancreas secretes pancreatic juices.
2. These juices help in the digestion of fats, proteins, & carbohydrates.

Reason statement:

1. Pancreatic juices contain enzymes like Pancreatic Amylase, Trypsin, and Lipase.
2. Pancreatic amylase helps in the digestion of carbohydrates, Trypsin in protein digestion, and Lipase in fats/lipid digestion.

Final answer:

(B) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.