Question

Why do our digestive systems produce separate enzymes to digest proteins, fats, and carbohydrates?

Answer 1

Answer:

The digestive system produces different types of enzymes in order to convert proteins, fats and carbohydrates into smaller molecules and facilitate their absorption.

Explanation:

Once food is ingested, it must go through a process of digestion, which involves the conversion of food into smaller molecules, in order to facilitate its absorption at the intestinal level.

There are different enzymes, produced in the digestive system, for this purpose:

• Proteases degrade meat proteins to convert them into amino acids.
• Lipases convert fats into fatty acids.
• Amylases convert sugars and carbohydrates into glucose.

The main objective is to obtain the fundamental components of each food to be assimilated by the organism, via intestinal absorption.