Question 61 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.

Answer keywords:amino acidsglucosefatty acidsglycerol

Marking scheme

  1. 1.1 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.

Common mistakes

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

Analysis and 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.

Interesting facts

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

Question details

Q6 of 39 questions

Board
CBSE
Class
Class 10
Subject
Science
Year
2024
Section
Section A
Marks
1
Type
MCQ
Chapter
Life Processes
Topic
Nutrition in Human Beings
Bloom's level
Remembering
Syllabus topic
Alimentary canal, role of digestive enzymes, final products of digestion

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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.