Question

Which of the following options correctly matches column-A and column-B?
Column-A (Food component) Column-B (Enzyme involved in digestion) iii-b

i. Protein	a. Amylase
ii. Carbohydrates	b. Lipase
iii. Fats	c. Trypsin

• A. i-c, ii-a, iii-b
• B. i-b, ii-a, iii-c
• C. i-a, ii-b, iii-c
• D. i-a, ii-c, iii-b

Answer 1

Answer:

A. i-c, ii-a, iii-b

Digestive Enzymes and Food Components

Column-A: Food Component

• i. Protein: Proteins are complex macromolecules essential for building and repairing tissues.

• ii. Carbohydrates: These are the body's primary source of energy, including sugars, starches, and fiber.

• iii. Fats: Also known as lipids, fats are crucial for energy storage, insulation, and absorption of certain vitamins.

Column-B: Enzyme Involved in Digestion

• a. Amylase: This enzyme begins the digestion of carbohydrates, breaking down starches into simpler sugars like maltose. Salivary amylase starts this process in the mouth, and pancreatic amylase continues it in the small intestine.

• b. Lipase: Lipases are enzymes responsible for the digestion of fats (lipids). They break down triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol, which can then be absorbed. Pancreatic lipase is the primary enzyme for fat digestion in the small intestine.

• c. Trypsin: Trypsin is a key enzyme in protein digestion. It is secreted by the pancreas in an inactive form (trypsinogen) and activated in the small intestine. Trypsin breaks down proteins into smaller peptides. Other proteases like pepsin (in the stomach) also contribute to protein digestion.

Matching Summary

• Proteins are digested by Trypsin (i-c).

• Carbohydrates are digested by Amylase (ii-a).

• Fats are digested by Lipase (iii-b).