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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which enzyme category degrades ingested DNA and RNA into individual mononucleotides in the intestine?
Options
A Nucleases
Correct Answer
B Amylases
C Proteases
D Lipases
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Pancreatic nucleases (ribonuclease and deoxyribonuclease) hydrolyze dietary nucleic acids into nucleotides.

Hint

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