Complex molecules are broken down into simple molecules by the action of specialised proteins called enzymes. The three digestive enzymes are:
carbohydrase lipase and protease amylase
Lysosomes hold the digestive enzymes that break down the carbohydrates.
Digestive enzymes are proteins that help break down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body. They play a crucial role in the digestive process by speeding up chemical reactions that break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats into nutrients that the body can use for energy and growth.
The pancreas secretes the most potent digestive enzymes in the body. These enzymes help break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in the small intestine to be absorbed by the body.
The main digestive enzymes found in the pancreas include amylase (breaks down carbohydrates), lipase (breaks down fats), and protease (breaks down proteins). These enzymes are released into the small intestine to help with the digestion and absorption of nutrients.
The plasma membranes of cells in the lining of the small intestine contain brush border enzymes, which are responsible for the final breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Some examples of these digestive enzymes include maltase, sucrase, lactase (to break down carbohydrates), peptidase (to break down proteins), and lipase (to break down fats).
The pancreas is the accessory organ to digestion that produces most of the digestive enzymes. These enzymes are released into the small intestine to help break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in food for absorption.
Peptide bonds
lysosomes
Enzymes in the digestive system help break down food into smaller molecules that can be easily absorbed by the body. These enzymes speed up chemical reactions that break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats into nutrients that can be used for energy and other bodily functions.
The pancreas provides and secretes digestive enzymes such as amylase, trypsin, proteases and lipase to the small intestine (duodenum). These enzymes help to break down fats, carbohydrates, proteins and starches.
they contain enzymes that break down lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins.