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Assertion (A): All the proteins in our food are digested in small intestine only. Reason (R): The protein-digesting enzymes from pancreas are released into small intestine.

Assertion (A): All the proteins in our food are digested in small intestine only. Reason (R): The protein-digesting enzymes from pancreas are released into small intestine.

(a)

Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

(b)

A is true but R is false

(c)

Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

(d)

A is false but R is true

Answer:

(b)

Moderate

Explanation

Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason does not fully explain the assertion as other factors contribute to protein digestion.