Question

What are the 4 main digestive enzymes?

Answer 1

Enzymes:

1. These are proteinaceous organic compounds (except ribozymes).
2. They catalyze biological reactions.
3. They are never used up in a reaction.

Enzymes with functions:

1. Nuclease: It helps in the digestion of nucleic acids, for example, peptidases, deoxyribonuclease, etc.
2. Protease: It helps in the digestion of proteins example, pepsin, etc.
3. Lipase: It is responsible for the breakdown of fat, for example, pancreatic lipase, etc.
4. Amylase: It helps in the breakdown of carbohydrates and starch, for example, pancreatic amylase, etc.