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Chymotrypsin acts on


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proteins in duodenum in alkaline medium

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proteins in duodenum in acidic medium

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starch in duodenum

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proteins in stomach

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The correct option is A

proteins in duodenum in alkaline medium


Chymotrypsin is a digestive enzyme component of pancreatic juice acting in the duodenum where it performs proteolysis i.e., the breakdown of proteins and polypeptides.


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