NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement is NOT true about proteins?
A
Protein digestion begins in the mouth.
B
Proteins are used for cell growth and repair.
C
Proteins are broken down to form amino acids.
D
Some complex proteins function as enzymes in the body.
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: -Answer and Explanation: The correct statement about digestion and absorption of proteins is C) small intestine cells break dipeptides and tripeptides into individual amino acids.

Detailed explanation-3: -So, the correct answer is ‘Lipase’.

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