Question

The enzyme present in the gastric juice of infants is:

• A. Renin
• B. Trypsin
• C. Peptidase
• D. Prorennin

Hint:

Prorennin is activated into rennin, which aids in milk digestion in infants but is absent in adults.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Role of Gastric Enzymes in Infants
- Prorennin is the inactive form of rennin present in the gastric juice of infants.
- Rennin is responsible for curdling milk by coagulating casein.
- Trypsin and Peptidase do not participate in milk digestion.