Question

Name the biological catalysts which brings about chemical digestion of food

Answer 1

enzymes are biological catalyst which brings about chemical digestion of food.

Answer 2

The biological catalysts are the Digestive Enzymes which bring about chemical digestion of food.

For example,

• Amylase - produced by saliva and
pancreas

Break down of carbs like starch into simple sugars.

• Protease - produced by pancreas

Break down of proteins into small peptides and amino acids.

• Lipase - produced by pancreas

Break down of fats into three fatty acids and a glycerol molecule.