Hydrolytic enzymes which act on low pH are called as
Hydrolytic enzymes which act on low pH are called as
- Protease
- α-Amylase
- Hydrolases
- Peroxidase
The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
The correct option is (C) : Hydrolases
Protein, lipid, nucleic acid, carbohydrate, and fat molecules are disassembled into their most basic components by hydrolytic enzymes. Hydrolytic enzymes include all digestive enzymes. Due to the release of HCl, the pH of the stomach is low. Protease, a protein-digesting enzyme, operates in low pH environments, such as the stomach. Since the stomach is not where carbohydrates are digested, amylase is a starch (carbohydrate) digestion enzyme.
Top Questions on Digestion and absorption
- Study the following and pick up the correct statements:
I. Paneth cells of intestinal glands secrete lysozyme
II. Kupfer's cells are the hepatic macrophages
III. Intestinal lipase is called steapsin
IV. Oxidation of one gram of fats yields 4 k.cal of energy- TS EAMCET - 2025
- Zoology
- Digestion and absorption
- Study the following and identify the correct statements:
I. Aminopeptidases are secreted by the pancreas
II. Enamel on teeth is secreted by ameloblasts
III. Dental formula of human milk dentition is 2102/2102
IV. Liver is the largest endocrine gland in the body of a man- TS EAMCET - 2025
- Zoology
- Digestion and absorption
- The correct statement regarding the function of amylase is:
- BCECE Nursing - 2024
- Biology
- Digestion and absorption
- Match List I with List II
List I List II A Lipase I Peptide bond B Nuclease II Ester bond C Protease III Glycosidic bond D Amylase IV Phosphodiester bond
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:- NEET (UG) - 2024
- Biology
- Digestion and absorption
- The enzyme present in the gastric juice of infants is:
- TS EAMCET - 2024
- Zoology
- Digestion and absorption
Questions Asked in NEET exam
- What are the potential drawbacks in adoption of the IVF method? A. High fatality risk to mother
B. Expensive instruments and reagents
C. Husband/wife necessary for being donors
D. Less adoption of orphans
E. Not available in India
F. Possibility that the early embryo does not survive
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:- NEET (UG) - 2025
- Assisted Reproductive Technology
A sphere of radius R is cut from a larger solid sphere of radius 2R as shown in the figure. The ratio of the moment of inertia of the smaller sphere to that of the rest part of the sphere about the Y-axis is :
- NEET (UG) - 2025
- Moment Of Inertia
A constant voltage of 50 V is maintained between the points A and B of the circuit shown in the figure. The current through the branch CD of the circuit is :
- NEET (UG) - 2025
- Current electricity
The current passing through the battery in the given circuit, is:
- NEET (UG) - 2025
- Current electricity
- Two gases A and B are filled at the same pressure in separate cylinders with movable pistons of radii \(r_A\) and \(r_B\) respectively. On supplying an equal amount of heat to both the cylinders, their pressures remain constant and their pistons are displaced by 16 cm and 9 cm respectively. If the change in their internal energies is the same, then the ratio \(r_A / r_B\) is:
- NEET (UG) - 2025
- Thermodynamics
Concepts Used:
Digestion and Absorption - Alimentary Canal
Digestion can be defined as the process of breakdown of large, insoluble and complex food molecules into smaller ones for its absorption and circulation in the body. This process involves the usage of a variety of digestive fluids and enzymes, including saliva, mucus, bile and hydrochloric acid, among others.
Read More: Digestion and Absorption
The alimentary canal is mainly referred to as the pathway by which food enters our body and moves out through the anus after digestion. It is a tube-like structure that starts from the mouth and ends in the anus. The alimentary canal plays a primary role in human digestion and is also termed as the digestive tract.
Peristalsis is a series of wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.