The enzyme that breaks down starch into sugar in the mouth is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The enzyme that breaks down starch into sugar in the mouth is:
A. Trypsin
B. Amylase
C. Pepsin
D. Lipase
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Salivary amylase (ptyalin) initiates starch digestion in the mouth, hydrolyzing starch to maltose. Pepsin digests proteins, lipase fats.

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Question #1
Consider the following statements about the human nervous system:
1. The sympathetic nervous system prepares the body for fight-or-flight.
2. The parasympathetic nervous system has a calming effect.
3. Both are part of the somatic nervous system.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) are divisions of the autonomic nervous system, not somatic. Thus, 3 is incorrect.

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Question #2
Consider statements about plant stems: 1. Nodes are the regions where leaves arise. 2. Internodes are the regions between nodes. 3. All stems grow underground. Which are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 2 only

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The stem is characterized by the presence of nodes, which are the junctions where leaves and buds arise, and internodes, the segments between two nodes. While some stems are modified to grow underground (like potatoes or onions) for storage or perennation, the primary and most common form of the stem is aerial, growing above the ground. Statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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Question #3
The type of inflorescence where the main axis terminates in a flower and younger flowers arise below it is:
A. Racemose
B. Umbel
C. Cymose
D. Spike

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
In cymose (definite) inflorescence, the main axis ends in a flower, limiting further growth, and lateral branches develop below it, which also end in flowers. Racemose is indeterminate with apical growth continuing. Spike and umbel are types of racemose. Cymose includes cymes.

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