Question

Which of the following secretions does not contain enzymes?

• A. Bile
• B. Pancreatic juice
• C. Intestinal juice
• D. Saliva

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Bile

The correct option is A.

Explanation for correct option:

1. Bile does not contain enzymes.
2. Bile consists of bile salts that help in the emulsification of fats,i.e. Big molecules of fats are converted into smaller particles.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option B

1. Pancreatic juice is an alkaline juice produced by the pancreas.
2. Three enzymes called trypsin (to digest protein), amylase (to digest carbohydrates), and lipase (to digest fat) are present in pancreatic juice.

Option C

1. Intestinal juice is the secretion of intestinal glands.
2. It is also called succus entericus.
3. They contain many enzymes like amylase, maltase, sucrase, lactase, enterokinase, nucleotidases, etc. They act on all types of food.

Option D

1. Saliva is the secretion of salivary glands.
2. It contains an enzyme called salivary amylase, which acts upon starch and breaks it into smaller forms.

Final answer: Bile does not contain enzymes.