Digestion of carbohydrate is affected by

Erepsin

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Steapsin

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Pepsin

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Less amount of amylase

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Solution

The correct option is D Less amount of amylase
Erepsin is found in the intestinal juices and contains group of enzymes that digest peptones into amino acids.
Steapsin is found in the pancreatic juices and is a type of lipase which catalyzes the hydrolysis of triglycerides to fatty acids and glycerol.
Pepsin is an enzyme produced by stomach and is involved in the breaks down of proteins into smaller peptides.
Amylase is an enzyme secreted by mouth as well as pancreas. It helps in digestion of carbohydrates.
Thus, the correct option is option D.

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