VMMC VMMC Medical Solved Paper-2015

  • question_answer
    Enzyme maltase of human gut acts on food at

    A) pH less than 7, converting maltose of fructose

    B) pH more than 7, converting maltose to glucose

    C) pH less than 7, changes starch to maltose

    D) pH more than 7, changes starch to maltose

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Maltase acts in the duodenum, breaking down disaccharide maltose to its monosaccharide components glucose. It becomes active at alkaline pH.


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