NEET2014ZoologyDigestion and AbsorptionActual
The initial step in the digestion of milk in human is carried out by?
Options
- ALipase
- BTrypsin
- CRennin
- DPepsin
Correct answer
C. Rennin
Step-by-step solution
The enzyme rennin is responsible for the coagulation of milk by converting soluble milk protein (casein) to insoluble milk protein (paracasien). This is the initial step of digestion of milk. Rennin is present in the infants stomach. In adults pepsin works in place of rennin.