Question

State one function of the followingenzymes. (i) Pepsin ,(ii) Lipases , (iii) salivary amylase

Answer 1

Explanation:

(1) pepsin breakdown glucose into amino acid

(2) lipase break emulsified fats

(3) salivary amylase break starch

Answer 2

Explanation:

I) PEPSIN : pepsin helps for digestion of proteins and it is proteolytic enzyme of stomach

ii) LIPASE : It helps in breakdown of fats , small amount of lipase is also secreted by gastric glands , lipase is also activated by bile in small intestine

iii) SALIVARY AMYLASE : It hydrolyses about 30% of starch into disaccharides - maltose in mouth it self