What are the digestive enzyme?

Anonymous

∙ 9y ago

Updated: 4/10/2022

Complex molecules are broken down into simple molecules by the action of specialised proteins called enzymes. The three digestive enzymes are:

amylases, which act on the carbohydrates
proteases, which act on the proteins
lipases, which act on the lipids

Josianne Prohaska ∙

Lvl 13

∙ 3y ago

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What enzyme breaks down starch in the digestive system?

The enzyme that breaks down starch in the digestive system is called amylase.

Where is an enzyme in the digestive system?

In the liver.

What is the digestive enzyme of the intestine?

Bile

What is tablet Prolase?

Its digestive enzyme.

Is pepsin a digestive enzyme?

Yes, it is.

What is the name of the enzyme that breaks down starch in the digestive system?

The enzyme that breaks down starch in the digestive system is called amylase.

What is the active ingredient in Beano?

Alpha-galactosidase enzyme. It's a digestive enzyme.

Is a digestive enzyme that breaks starches into sugars?

WHICH IS THE FIRST ENZYME TO MIX WITH FOOD IN THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM?

Amylase is the first enzyme to mix with food in the digestive system. It is present in the saliva and help in the digestion of starch.

Name digestive enzymes in mouth and stomach?

the enzyme produced in the stomach wall is mainly protease, this breaksdown the proteins in the food you have eaten

Is pepsin a carbohydrate?

No, pepsin is a protein digestive enzyme.

The intestinal caecum produces which digestive enzyme?

Amylase