(C) The Assertion is correct because $ptyalin$ (salivary amylase) acts on starch and converts it into maltose.The Reason is incorrect because $sucrase

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(C) The Assertion is correct because $ptyalin$ (salivary amylase) acts on starch and converts it into maltose.The Reason is incorrect because $sucrase$ (invertase) hydrolyses sucrose into glucose and fructose,not lactose. Lactose is hydrolysed by the enzyme $lactase$ into glucose and galactose.

Class 11 Biology Digestion and Absorption Gastro intestinal hormones/Digestive enzymes

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Assertion : Starch is hydrolysed by ptyalin to maltose.
Reason : Sucrase hydrolyses sucrose to lactose.

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A
If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
B
If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
C
If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
D
If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.