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All the following are digestive enzymes except

All the following are digestive enzymes except
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  • A Bile
  • B Lipase
  • C Maltase
  • D Pepsin
  • E Ptyalin
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The correct answer is:

A. bile

Bile is not a digestive enzyme. It is a substance produced by the liver that aids in the digestion and absorption of fats by emulsifying them. The other options are digestive enzymes:

- Lipase: Breaks down fats.
- Maltase: Breaks down maltose into glucose.
- Pepsin: Breaks down proteins in the stomach.
- Ptyalin (salivary amylase): Breaks down starches into sugars in the mouth.

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