Medical Quiz

Enzymes and Digestion Quiz

What is the function of amylase in the digestive system?

A. Neutralize hydrochloric acid from the stomach

B. Break down starch to simple sugars

C. Break down lipids to glycerol and fatty acids

D. Break down proteins to amino acids

Select your answer:
         


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TRUE or False: Fatty acids found in triglycerides can be different whereas a glycerol backbone never changes.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


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What is the role of heat shock proteins in cellular stress response?

A. Regulation of gene expression

B. Energy production

C. Protein folding and stability

D. Cellular communication