THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

RECTUM AND ANUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Enzymes that convert proteins into peptides and amino acids are
A
amylase is produced by the pancreas
B
pepsin is produced by the stomach
C
pepsin is produced by the pancreas
D
Trypsin is produced by the pancreas
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The enzyme Trypsin is present in the pancreatic juice, converts proteins to amino acids. It helps in the digestion of proteins. Trypsin breaks down proteins in the small intestine and hence continuing the process of digestion. Please note that it is produced by the pancreas in an inactive form called trypsinogen.

Detailed explanation-2: -The enzyme lipase converts proteins into peptides.

Detailed explanation-3: -The enzymatic activity of trypsin convers proteins into amino acids . Trypsin is a pancreatic enyzme which activates the other pancreatic enzymes like chymotrypsin carboxy polypeptidase etc. these enzymes along with trypsin convert proteins and peptones into dipeptids first and then finally into amino acids.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lipase. This enzyme works together with bile, which your liver produces, to break down fat in your diet. Protease. This enzyme breaks down proteins in your diet. Amylase. This enzyme helps break down starches into sugar, which your body can use for energy.

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