Question

Assertion (A): Pancreatic juice contains steapsin
Reason (R): Steapsin helps in protein digestion
Identify the correct option from the following:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is true, but (R) is false
• D. (A) is false, but (R) is true

Hint:

Steapsin aids in \textbf{fat} digestion, not protein digestion. For protein digestion, remember enzymes like \textbf{trypsin} and \textbf{pepsin}.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Assertion (A): True — Pancreatic juice does contain steapsin, an enzyme that plays a role in fat digestion. Reason (R): False — Steapsin is involved in the digestion of fats, not proteins. Protein digestion is primarily carried out by enzymes like trypsin and chymotrypsin in pancreatic juice.