Question

what is the function of enzymes in the human digestive system?(3 marks)

Answer 1

 ROLE OF ENZYMES-HUMAN DIGESTIVE SYSTEM. Carbohydrates digested in the mouth, stomach and small intestine. The saliva in your mouth contains amylase, which is another starch digesting enzyme. Takes the food down from the mouth to the stomach.

Answer 2

Digestive Enzymes secreted along the digestive tract help break food down into nutrients and waste. This allows nutrients to be absorbed into the blood stream and the waste to be discarded. Human digestive enzymes include pepsin, trypsin, lipase, protease, and amylase