Question

Write any three digestive enzymes secreted in the human digestive system with their functions.

Answer 1

Answer:

Digestive enzymes are classified based on their target substrates: Lipases split fatty acids off of fats and oils. Proteases and peptidases split proteins into small peptides and amino acids. Amylases split carbohydrates such as starch and sugars into simple sugars such as glucose.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Digestive enzymes help with the breakdown of food so that the nutrients contained within the food can be absorbed. It works by breaking down large macromolecules such as protein, fat and carbohydrates into their smaller building blocks so that they can be absorbed by the body.

The 3 main enzymes are:

Proteases and peptidases enzymes which break protein down into amino acids.

Lipase enzymes which break fat down into fatty acids.

Amylase enzymes which break carbohydrates such as starches and sugar into simple sugars and glucose.