NEET BIOLOGY

BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE

HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Pancreatic juice contains the following, EXCEPT
A
lipase
B
pancreatic amylase
C
protease
D
salivary amylase
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The pancreas secretes the pancreatic fluids. The inactive enzymes in pancreatic juice are amylases, lipases, and nucleases. Other enzymes present in pancreatic juice include chymotrypsin, carboxypeptidase, procarboxpeptidases, and trypsinogen.

Detailed explanation-2: -Salivary amylase is a glucose-polymer cleavage enzyme that is produced by the salivary glands. It comprises a small portion of the total amylase excreted, which is mostly made by the pancreas.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pancreatic juice consists of alkaline (chiefly bicarbonate) fluid and enzymes; 200–800 mL is produced each day. The enzymes, trypsin, lipase, and amylase are essential for digestion of most of the protein, fat, and carbohydrate in the meal.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pancreatic juice is secreted by the pancreas, which contains a variety of enzymes, including trypsinogen, chymotrypsinogen, elastase, carboxypeptidase, pancreatic lipase and amylase. Pepsin in not present in pancreatic juice.

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