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Which one of the following is the correct matching of the site of action on the given substrate, the enzyme acting upon it and the end product?

1. Duodenum: Triglycerides Monoglycerides
2. Small intestine: Starch Disaccharide (Maltose)
3. Small intestine: Proteins Amino acids
4. Stomach: Fats Micelles

Correct answer: Small intestine: Starch Disaccharide (Maltose)

Solution

In the small intestine, pancreatic amylase acts on starch and produces maltose as an intermediate product. The other options mismatch either the site, substrate, or end product of digestion.

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