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Milk protein is hydrolyzed by

Milk protein is hydrolyzed by
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  • A Renin
  • B Amylase
  • C Lipase
  • D Lactase
  • E Pepsin
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The correct answer is:

A. renin

Renin (also known as chymosin) is an enzyme that hydrolyzes milk protein, specifically casein, in the stomach of young mammals. It plays a critical role in the digestion of milk by curdling it.

The other enzymes listed serve different functions:
- Amylase breaks down carbohydrates.
- Lipase breaks down fats.
- Lactase breaks down lactose (a sugar in milk).
- Pepsin breaks down proteins but is not specific to milk proteins like renin.

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