PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

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: -These digestive enzymes are categorized based on the reactions they help catalyze: Amylase breaks down starches and carbohydrates into sugars. Protease breaks down proteins into amino acids. Lipase breaks down lipids, which are fats and oils, into glycerol and fatty acids.

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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