Question

Name the source gland for following enzymes.
(i) amylase ......................................................................................................
(ii) pepsin ........................................................................................................
(iii) lipase .........................................................................................................

Answer 1

Answer:

amylase is produced in both salivary gland and pancreas

pepsin in stomach

lipase in pancreas.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The source glands for the given enzymes are as follows:

1. Amylase: Salivary glands( alpha-amylase/ptyalin), Pancreas( pancreatic amylase).

Involved in the hydrolysis of starch.

2. Pepsin: Stomach.

Involves in the breakdown of dietary proteins.

3. Lipase: Pancreas. The main two lipases in humans are pancreatic lipase (PL) and pancreatic lipase related protein2 (PLRP2).

Involved in the hydrolysis of fats.