Question

Which one of the following is the correct matching of the site of action on the given substrate, the enzyme acting upon it and the end product?

• A. Small intestine : $\to$ Proteins Pepsin Amino acids
• B. Stomach : $\to$ Fats Lipase Micelles
• C. Duodemum : $\to$ Triglycerides Trypsin Monoglycerides
• D. Small intestine : $\to$ Starch Amylase Disaccharide (Maltose)

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Small intestine : $\to$ Starch Amylase Disaccharide (Maltose)

Amylase digests complex starch (polysaccharide) molecules into smaller, simpler maltose (disaccharide) molecules.