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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Trypsin in the small intestine breaks down:
Options
A Carbohydrates
B Proteins and peptides
Correct Answer
C Fats
D Nucleic acids
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Trypsin is a pancreatic protease that breaks down proteins and peptides into smaller peptides. It is activated from trypsinogen in the small intestine.

Hint

This enzyme continues the digestion of proteins into smaller fragments.

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