JAMB Biology 2013 Objective — Question 18
Question 18 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The enzyme that is present in the saliva is
- A. pepsin
- B. ptyalinCorrect
- C. rennin
- D. lipase
Explanation
The enzyme present in saliva is ptyalin, which converts starch to maltose. Pepsin converts proteins to peptones while rennin curdles milk. Lipase converts fats and oils to fatty acid and glycerol.
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