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Question

Dipeptidase acts in the small intestine on which substrate?
Options
A Starch
B Dipeptides — producing amino acids
Correct Answer
C Sucrose
D Lipids
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Dipeptidase acts on dipeptides (two amino acids linked) to produce individual amino acids. This brush border enzyme completes protein digestion, allowing absorption of free amino acids.

Hint

This enzyme breaks the bond between two amino acids.

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