Question

Name three digestive enzymes and state their function.​

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

*Amylase, produced in the mouth. It helps break down large starch molecules into smaller sugar molecules.

*Pepsin, produced in the stomach. Pepsin helps break down proteins into amino acids.

*Trypsin, produced in the pancreas. Trypsin also breaks down proteins.