General science UPPSC 2010 GS-I
Question

An enzyme which helps in the digestion of protein is

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Trypsin

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Trypsin”.

Protein digestion occurs in the stomach and the duodenum through the action of three primary enzymes:

1) Pepsin, secreted by the stomach.
2) Trypsin, secreted by the pancreas.
3) Chymotrypsin, secreted by the pancreas.

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