Digestion and Absorption Question 40

40. Which one of the following enzymes carries out the initial step in the digestion of milk in humans?

(a) Pepsin

(b) Rennin

(c) Lipase

(d) Trypsin

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Answer : b

Hints & Solution

(b) Rennin is an enzyme that is essential for the protein digestion. It is active in acidic medium and inactive in normal gastric juice of adult.