JIPMER 2005
- Exam
- JIPMER
- Year
- 2005
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Digestion and Absorption
JIPMER 2005 · Zoology · Digestion and Absorption
Deoxyribonuclease and ribonuclease are secreted by
Deoxyribonuclease and ribonuclease are secreted by
Options
- Aliver
- Bstomach
- Cpancreas
- Dkidney
Correct answer
C. pancreas
Step-by-step solution
Deoxyribonuclease and ribonuclease are secreted by pancreas. These enzymes act on DNA and RNA and convert them to deoxyribonucleotides and ribonucleotides, respectively. The optimum pH required by pancreatic juice to secrete these enzymes is (alkaline).