Asked by Sangha Baruah on Jul 25, 2024
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Which of the following enzymes is mismatched with its substrate?
A) Pepsin - protein
B) Amylase - starch
C) Trypsin - nucleic acids
D) Lipase - fat
E) Deoxyribonucleases - DNA
Trypsin
Proteolytic enzyme formed in the small intestine from the inactive pancreatic precursor trypsinogen.
Nucleic Acids
Biomolecules essential for all known forms of life, which include DNA and RNA, responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information.
- Clarify the role that digestive enzymes and hormones play in the process of digestion.
Verified Answer
AG
Alora GuerreroJul 25, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Trypsin acts on proteins, not nucleic acids, making it mismatched with its listed substrate.
Learning Objectives
- Clarify the role that digestive enzymes and hormones play in the process of digestion.