NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Trypsin breaks down
A
carbohydrates
B
proteins
C
fats
D
nucleic acids
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Trypsin breaks down protein into peptides through a hydrolysis reaction. Hydrolysis occurs when a bond is broken in the presence of water. There are three main amino acids within trypsin’s active site: serine, histidine, and aspartate.

Detailed explanation-2: -Function. In the duodenum, trypsin catalyzes the hydrolysis of peptide bonds, breaking down proteins into smaller peptides.

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