Question

Name the enzymes secreted by the pancreas

Answer 1

Pancreas:

1. Pancreas is a gland that secretes pancreatic juice which helps in the digestion of food.
2. Pancreatic juice has three pro-enzymes, i.e., trypsinogen, chymotrypsinogen, and procarboxypeptidase.
3. These help in the digestion of starch, protein, fats, and nucleic acid.
4. It also has amylase and lipase.
5. Trypsin works on proteins, amylase works on carbohydrates and lipase works on fats.