Correct the following statements by deleting one of the incorrect entries:
$(a)$ Goblet cells located in the intestinal mucosal epithelium secrete mucus/chymotrypsin.
$(b)$ Fats are broken down into di- and monoglycerides with the help of amylase/lipase.
$(c)$ Gastric glands of stomach mucosa have oxyntic cells/chief cells which secrete $HCl$.
$(d)$ Saliva contains enzymes that digest starch/protein.

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(A-D) Goblet cells secrete mucus. Chymotrypsin is a pancreatic enzyme.
$(b)$ Fats are broken down into di- and monoglycerides by lipase. Amylase digests carbohydrates.
$(c)$ Oxyntic cells (also known as parietal cells) secrete $HCl$. Chief cells secrete pepsinogen.
$(d)$ Saliva contains salivary amylase which digests starch. Protein digestion begins in the stomach.

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