Question

Which of the following associations is incorrect?

• A. Starch - amylase
• B. Protein - trypsin
• C. Maltose - pepsin
• D. Fat - lipase

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

• Trypsin is produced in the pancreas as an inactive protease trypsinogen. It is a protease found in the digestive system of many vertebrates, where it hydrolyses protein.

• Amylase is a protein produced by the pancreas and by glands in and around mouth and throat. It helps you break down carbohydrates and starches into sugar.
  
• Lipase is a protein produced by the pancreas. It is an enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of fats.
  
• Pepsin is an endopeptidase produced in the stomach. It breaks down proteins into smaller peptides. Hence, the incorrect association is maltose-pepsin.
  

So, the correct answer is 'Maltose-pepsin'.