Answer: Activates pancreatic enzymes.
- A Activates salivary amylase
- B Activates pancreatic enzymes
- C Denatures trypsin
- D Curdles milk protein
Correct answer: B. Activates pancreatic enzymes
Explanation: Bile neutralises the acidic chyme and creates the alkaline pH needed for pancreatic enzymes such as trypsin and lipase to act.
The human digestive system. Image: LadyofHats (Mariana Ruiz), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
Concept context
The digestive tract, digestive enzymes, hormonal control of digestion, and liver function. High NEET weightage.