Question

Trypsin is associated with the digestion of

• A. proteins
• B. fats
• C. carbohydrates
• D. vitamins

Answer 1

The correct option is A

proteins

The correct option is A:

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Proteins are complex molecules that are very important for the human body, but our body can not absorb complex molecules, they need to be digested first into smaller molecules known as amino acids.
2. Complete digestion of proteins takes place in the small intestine.
3. Small intestine receives secretions from the pancreas that contains enzymes like trypsin, amylase, and lipase.
4. Trypsin works on complex proteins and changes into smaller proteins.
5. It converts peptones(proteins) into peptides(proteins), later these peptides are converted into amino acids by the different proteolytic enzymes.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option B:

1. Fats are digested by an enzyme called lipase into fatty acids and glycerol.
2. Bile juice helps in the emulsification of fat.
3. Emulsification is a process that breaks down large fat globules into smaller globules so that the pancreatic enzymes can easily act on these smaller fats.

Option C:

1. Complex carbohydrates are digested by an enzyme called amylase into smaller molecules like glucose.

Option D:

1. The vitamins are natural and essential nutrients, required in small quantities.
2. They play a major role in growth and development, repair and healing wounds, maintaining healthy bones and tissues, the proper functioning of an immune system, and other biological functions.

Final answer: Trypsin is associated with the digestion of proteins.