Question

.The enzyme responsible for the digestion of proteins in the small intestine is:
a) Pepsin
(b) Trypsin
(c) Amylase
(d) Lipase

Answer 1

Answer:

A) pepsin

Explanation:

Pepsin is the correct answer

Answer 2

Answer:

The enzyme responsible for digestion of proteins in small intestine is (b) Trypsin

Explanation:

Protein is one of the most important substances in body. It is a very large nutrient that is made up of smaller substances called amino acids.

• Digestion of protein starts from chewing where enzymes from saliva starts acting on it. Then in stomach, enzymes and HCl breaks it down in small chains of amino acids.

• Pepsin is an enzyme secreted by gastric chief cells present in stomach. It breaks down protein into amino acid.

• Trypsin is an enzyme secreted by pancreas in small intestine. It helps in digestion of protein by hydrolyzing it.

• Amylase is present in saliva and helps in breaking down carbohydrates . It acts an a catalyst in hydrolysis of starch into sugar.

• Lipase is found in stomach and pancreatic juice. It helps as a catalyst in hydrolysis of fats.