Question

Starch is digested by enzyme

• A. Amylase
• B. Trypsin
• C. Pepsin
• D. Lipase

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Amylase

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. In the mouth, saliva mixes with the food.
2. Salivary amylase is an enzyme that breaks down starch into sugars.
3. Chewing breaks down the food into tiny pieces while saliva moistens and lubricates it.

$\mathrm{starch}\stackrel{\mathrm{salivary}\mathrm{amylase}}{\to }\mathrm{sugars}$

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option B:

The small intestine secretes trypsin to break down the proteins.

Option C:

Pepsin is a stomach enzyme that aids in the digestion of proteins present in the food.

Option D:

Lipase is an enzyme that helps the body digest lipids in food and absorbs them in the intestines.

Final answer: Starch is digested by enzyme Amylase.