Question

(a) State the role played by the following in the process of digestion
(1) Enzyme trypsin
(ii) Enzyme lipase​​

Answer 1

Answer:

(1) Trypsin is an enzyme that helps us digest protein.

In the small intestine, trypsin breaks down proteins, continuing the process of digestion that began in the stomach.

It may also be referred to as a proteolytic enzyme, or proteinase.

Trypsin is produced by the pancreas in an inactive form called trypsinogen.

(2) Lipase enzyme breaks down dietary fats into smaller molecules known as glycerol and fatty acids.

A little quantity of lipase, known as gastric lipase is produced by the cells of the stomach.

This enzyme mainly digests fat present in the food.