BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

ENZYMES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
*What do enzymes digest in the mouth?
A
carbohydrate
B
protein
C
fats
D
iron
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Saliva releases an enzyme called amylase, which begins the breakdown process of the sugars in the carbohydrates you’re eating.

Detailed explanation-2: -Amylase (made in the mouth and pancreas; breaks down complex carbohydrates) Lipase (made in the pancreas; breaks down fats)

Detailed explanation-3: -Saliva contains special enzymes that help digest the starches in your food. An enzyme called amylase breaks down starches (complex carbohydrates) into sugars, which your body can more easily absorb. Saliva also contains an enzyme called lingual lipase, which breaks down fats.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are two types of carbohydrates that can be digested by the human digestive system– sugar and starch. Sugar is broken down in the gastrointestinal tract by the small intestine and three enzymes present in the mouth, namely, Lactase, Sucrase, and Maltase. The chemical digestion of carbohydrates begins in the mouth.

Detailed explanation-5: -The mechanical and chemical digestion of carbohydrates begins in the mouth. Chewing, also known as mastication, crumbles the carbohydrate foods into smaller and smaller pieces. The salivary glands in the oral cavity secrete saliva that coats the food particles.

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