Question
Deoxyribonuclease and ribonuclease are secreted by
liver
stomach
pancrease
kidney
Solution
C.
pancrease
Deoxyribonuclease and ribonuclease are secreted by pancreas. These enzymes act on DNA and RNA and convert them to deoxyribonucleotides and ribonucleotides, respectively. The optimum pH required by pancreatic juice to secrete these enzymes is 7-8 (alkaline).