Question

What are enzymes? Name any one enzyme of the digestive system and write its function.

Answer 1

Enzymes are biological molecules (proteins) that significantly speed up the rate of virtually all of the chemical reactions that take place within cells. They are vital for life and serve a wide range of important functions in the body, such as aiding in digestion and metabolism.

Pancreatic lipase, produced in the pancreas. It is used to break apart fats.