In the process of digestion, the enzymes 'X' in the salivary gland and 'Y' in the pancreas are such that 'X' converts carbohydrate into maltose and 'Y' converts peptides into amino acids. Identify X and Y.

X - Trypsin, Y - Pepsin

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

X - Ptyalin, Y - Trypsin

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

X - Ptyalin, Y - Peptidases

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

X - Lipase, Y - Ptyalin

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C X - Ptyalin, Y - Peptidases
During the process of digestion:
$∙$ Carbohydrate from the ingested food is converted into maltose by the enzyme present in the salivary glands known as salivary amylase/ptyalin.
$∙$ Peptidases is an enzyme secreted by the intestinal gland in the small intestine. This enzyme helps in digestion of proteins and converts peptides into amino acids.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

In the process of digestion, the enzymes 'X' and 'Y' at location 'A' and location 'B' are such that 'X' converts maltose into glucose and 'Y' converts peptides to amino acids. Identify X and Y.

Q. In human digestive system, the enzymes pepsin and trypsin are secreted respectively by:
(a) pancreas and liver
(b) stomach and salivary glands
(c) pancreas and gall bladder
(d) stomach and pancreas

Q. Digestion is the process of breakdown of complex food substances into simpler substances. Secretion of various glands like stomach, salivary gland, pancreas, liver and intestinal gland are involved in this process.
Select the gland whose secretion contains lipase and converts fats into simpler fats.

Q. In the process of digestion, the enzymes at location 'X' and location 'Y' are such that 'X' converts proteins into protease and 'Y' converts peptones into peptides. Identify X and Y.

The enzyme trypsin converts starch into maltose.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program