The initial step in the digestion of milk in humans is carried out by?

The initial step in the digestion of milk in humans is carried out by?
A Lipase
B Trypsin
C Rennin
D Pepsin

Detailed Solution

In infants the proteolytic enzyme rennin in gastric juice acts first on milk, converting casein into paracasein (curdling) in the presence of calcium ions.

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