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Trypsin digests protein in :

Correct answer: D. Duodenum in alkaline medium

  • A. Stomach in acidic medium
  • B. Stomach in alkaline medium
  • C. Duodenum in acidic medium
  • D. Duodenum in alkaline medium

Explanation

Trypsin and chymotrypsin are ending peptidase type of enzymes and are active in alkaline pH i.e., 7.5 to 8. They dissociate proteins into peptones and proteases. So, the correct option is D. Protein, in the alkaline medium in the duodenum.

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