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Dipeptidase in the small intestine breaks down:
Options
A Disaccharides
B Dipeptides
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C Triglycerides
D Nucleotides
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Dipeptidase is a brush border enzyme that hydrolyzes dipeptides into individual amino acids for absorption.

Hint

What does the name "dipeptidase" suggest about its substrate?

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