NUTRITION
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which statement is NOT true about proteins?
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Protein digestion begins in the mouth.
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Proteins are used for cell growth and repair.
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Proteins are broken down to form amino acids.
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Some complex proteins function as enzymes in the body.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -It is a false statement that fat digestion starts in the stomach and protein digestion starts in the mouth.
Detailed explanation-2: -Chemical digestion of proteins doesn’t occur until food reaches the stomach because there aren’t any digestive enzymes released in the mouth that break down proteins. The digestive enzymes found in our saliva within the mouth break down carbohydrates and fats, but not proteins.
Detailed explanation-3: -The correct statement about digestion and absorption of proteins is C) small intestine cells break dipeptides and tripeptides into individual amino acids.
Detailed explanation-4: -So, the correct answer is ‘Lipase’.
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