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A secretion that digests both carbohydra...

A secretion that digests both carbohydrates and proteins is -

A

ptyalin

B

pepsin

C

pancreatic juice

D

saliva

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To solve the question "A secretion that digests both carbohydrates and proteins is -", we will analyze the options provided and identify which secretion has the ability to digest both types of macromolecules. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Question**: We need to identify a secretion that can digest both carbohydrates and proteins. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option A: Thylene**: This is not a known digestive secretion. It does not play a role in digestion. - **Option B: Pepsin**: This is an enzyme that digests proteins but does not digest carbohydrates. - **Option C: Pancreatic Juice**: This is a secretion from the pancreas that contains multiple enzymes capable of digesting carbohydrates (like amylase) and proteins (like trypsin and chymotrypsin). - **Option D: Saliva**: Saliva contains amylase, which digests carbohydrates, but it does not digest proteins. 3. **Identifying the Correct Answer**: Among the options, pancreatic juice is the only secretion that digests both carbohydrates and proteins. 4. **Conclusion**: The correct answer is **C: Pancreatic Juice**.
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