Which one of the following enzymes carries out the initial step in the digestion of milk in humans?

Pepsin

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Rennin

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Lipase

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A and B

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Solution

The correct option is C A and B
Pepsin acts on the milk protein (casein) and converts it into paracasein and initiates its digestion in the stomach. Rennin promotes this process and hydrolyses the casein into paracasein.

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Which one of the following enzymes carries on the initial step in the digestion of milk in humans?

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