Question

Name the enzymes that help in digestion of protein.

Answer 1

1. The enzymes responsible for the digestion of proteins are the gastric juices which include HCl, enzyme pepsin, and mucous.
2. The pepsin breaks down proteins into peptides.
   $\mathrm{proteins}\stackrel{\mathrm{pepsin}}{\to }\mathrm{peptides}$
3. The pancreatic, bile, and intestinal juices enter the small intestine and assist in digestion.
4. The pancreatic juice consists of enzymes such as trypsin that digest proteins into peptides.
   $\mathrm{Proteins}\stackrel{\mathrm{trypsin}}{\to }\mathrm{Peptides}$