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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Pancreatic amylase breaks down:
Options
A Proteins
B Fats
C Carbohydrates
Correct Answer
D Nucleic acids
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Pancreatic amylase breaks down carbohydrates (starch) into maltose and other disaccharides, continuing the digestion begun by salivary amylase.

Hint

This enzyme continues the breakdown of starches started in the mouth.

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