Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are false?

a. The ileo-caecal valve prevents the back flow of the faecal matter. b. Fructose, fatty acids, glycerol and amino acids are absorbed through the mucosa into the blood stream. c. The digestive enzyme lysozyme digests the starch and converts it into maltose.

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this statement is false. The digestive enzyme salivary amylase digests the starch and converts it into maltose.