Question

What are enzymes? Name any one enzyme of our digestive system and write its function​

Answer 1

Enzymes are biological catalysts. Catalysts are proteins that increase the rate of chemical reactions

without being used up. For example: Amylase catalyses the breakdown of starch into sugars in the mouth and small intestine

Answer 2

Enzymes are biological catalysts that increase the rate of chemical reactions without being used up. Enzymes are also proteins that are folded into complex shapes that allow smaller molecules to fit into them. Amylases split carbohydrates such as starch and sugars into simple sugars such as glucose