MICROANATOMY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

PANCREAS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
what do the enzymes break down
A
sugars
B
fats
C
starches
D
all of the above
E
skeletal structure
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -They break down fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Enzymes use these nutrients for growth and cell repair. Enzymes also help with: Breathing.

Detailed explanation-2: -Protease along with trypsin hydrolyze peptide bonds. Hence, enzymes that break down proteins in the food are pepsin, trypsin, chymotrypsin, carboxypeptidase, dipeptidase, etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -Will all enzymes break down all substances? No. Enzymes are very specific catalysts and usually work to complete one task. An enzyme that helps digest proteins will not be useful to break down carbohydrates.

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