Which enzyme digests the stored food material of castor seeds?

Lipase

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Amylase

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Diastase

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Protease

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Solution

The correct option is A Lipase
Castor seed is a fatty seed, it means it stores food material as fats. Hence, lipase enzymes are most important in digestion of reserve food in castor seeds.
So, the correct answer is 'Lipase'

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