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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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Nuclease, secreted from the pancreas, breaks down:
Options
A Proteins into peptides
B Fats into fatty acids
C DNA/RNA into nucleotides
Correct Answer
D Starch into maltose
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Nuclease is secreted from the pancreas and breaks down DNA and RNA into nucleotides. These are further broken down by brush border nucleotidases and phosphatases into nucleosides and free bases for absorption.

Hint

This enzyme breaks down the nucleic acids found in all food cells.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1128 of 2214
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