Practice mode Digestion

Which enzymes act on the brush border of the small intestinal epithelium?

Correct answer A. Maltase, sucrase, lactase and peptidases

Explanation

Enzymes attached to the microvilli complete digestion: maltase, sucrase and lactase split disaccharides into monosaccharides, and peptidases convert peptides into amino acids.

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