Question

What are the enzymes. name any one enzym of digestive system and write its functions?

Answer 1

Enzymes : A substance produced by living organisms which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.
Pepsin : it helps in digestion of protein

Answer 2

Enzymes are proteins that act as biological catalysts. Catalysts accelerate chemical reactions. The molecules upon which enzymes may act are called substrates, and the enzyme converts the substrates into different molecules known as products.

Function of lipase (digestive enzyme) : -

Lipase is an enzyme that breaks down dietary fats into smaller molecules called fatty acids and glycerol. A small amount of lipase, called gastric lipase, is made by cells in your stomach. This enzyme specifically digests butter fat in your food.