Q6
1 markMCQSection A

In human beings, when the process of digestion is completed, the (i) proteins, (ii) carbohydrates, and (iii) fats are respectively finally converted into:

Life Processes
Nutrition in Human Beings

Options

(A)(i) Amino acids, (ii) glucose and (iii) fatty acids
(B)(i) Amino acids, (ii) glucose, (iii) fatty acids and glycerol
(C)(i) Glucose, (ii) fatty acids and glycerol, (iii) amino acids
(D)(i) Sugars, (ii) amino acids, (iii) fatty acids and glycerol
Official Answer

Option B is correct. In human beings, when the process of digestion is completed, proteins are converted into amino acids, complex carbohydrates into glucose, and fats into fatty acids and glycerol.

amino acidsglucosefatty acidsglycerol

Marking Scheme

  • 11 Mark for selecting the correct option (B).

Hint

Think about the final products released by the action of intestinal juice enzymes on proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.

Quick Oral Answer

Proteins are converted to amino acids, carbohydrates to glucose, and fats to fatty acids and glycerol.

Analysis & Explanation

According to the NCERT text, the enzymes present in the intestinal juice finally convert proteins to amino acids, complex carbohydrates into glucose, and fats into fatty acids and glycerol. Option A is incorrect because it misses glycerol as a product of fat digestion. Option C has the incorrect order of products. Option D lists 'sugars' instead of specifically glucose for carbohydrates and has the wrong order for proteins.

Common Mistakes

  1. 1Confusing the order of the nutrients with their respective products.
  2. 2Forgetting that fats break down into both fatty acids and glycerol.

Interesting Facts

The small intestine is the site of complete digestion of all three major macronutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2024?

This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2024 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "Life Processes" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

This question covers the topic "Nutrition in Human Beings" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2024 paper?

This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2024 paper.