Question

Pancreatic juice contains enzymes which digest:

• A. proteins and fats only
• B. proteins, fats and carbohydrates
• C. fats and carbohydrates only
• D. proteins and carbohydrates only

Answer 1

The correct option is B proteins, fats and carbohydrates

Correct Option: (d) proteins, fats and carbohydrates.
Pancreatic juice contains enzymes that digest proteins, fats and carbohydrates.
The three digestive enzymes of pancreatic juice are:

• Amylase - The enzyme amylase performs the digestion of starch (carbohydrate).
• Trypsin - The enzyme trypsin performs the digestion of proteins.
• Lipases - The enzyme lipase breaks down the emulsified fats.