Question

What enzymes are in the digestive system and what do those enzymes do?

Answer 1

Amylase breaks down starches and carbohydrates into sugars.

Protease breaks down proteins into amino acids.

Lipase breaks down lipids, which are fats and oils, into glycerol and fatty acids.

Answer 2

pepsin is used to digest carbohydrates

HCl is used to kill the bacteria that enters along with the food and also makes the medium acidic so pepsin can act on the food

mucus protects the inner lining of the stomach from the HCl