Q53 · UPPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · General Studies

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Which of the following enzymes is/are released in stomach for protein digestion?1.Chymotrypsin2.Trypsin3.PepsinSelect the correct answer from the code given below:

A Only 1 and 2
B Only 3
C Only 2 and 3
D 1, 2 and 3

Correct answer: (b) Only 3

Explanation

  1. A

    Only 1 and 2

    Only 1 and 2. Trypsin and chymotrypsin are pancreatic, not gastric.

  2. B

    Only 3

    Only 3. Pepsin is the stomach’s protein-digesting enzyme. Trypsin and chymotrypsin come from the pancreas into the duodenum.

  3. C

    Only 2 and 3

    Only 2 and 3. Trypsin is not released in the stomach.

  4. D

    1, 2 and 3

    1, 2 and 3. Two of the three are not gastric.

Summary. Official key is (b) only 3. Stomach protein enzyme: pepsin. Trypsin and chymotrypsin are pancreatic.