Question

Write the functions of the following:

a)Pepsin b) HCL c) mucus d)Amylase e) Bile

d) lipase e) trypsin​

Answer 1

Answer:

pepsin

to digest protons in acidic medium

HCL

makes pH acidic for activation of pepsin and killing of germs

mucus

protects inner lining of stomach from harmful effects of hcl

Answer 2

Answer:

a) pepsin: converts proteins into proteases i.e,digest proties

b)HCl:maintains pH of stomach and kills bacteria coming in with food.

c)mucus:protect stomach wall from the action of HCl

d)lipase:breakdown of fats e)trypsin:digest proteins