Question

what are the enzymes present in the enteric juice and which type of molecule does each of these enzymes breakdown ? eculemol

Answer 1

Dear student,

Enteric juice is secreted by the small intestine mucosa.

The enzymes of enteric juice and their respective functions are described as follows:
1.Enterokinase: enzyme that activates trypsinogen into trypsin.
2.Saccharase: enzyme that breaks down sucrose (saccharose) into glucose and fructose.
3.Maltase: enzyme that breaks down maltose into two glucose molecules.
4.Lactase: enzyme that breaks down lactose into glucose and galactose.
5.Peptidases: enzymes that break down oligopeptides into amino acids.
6.Nucleotidases: Enzymes that break down nucleotides into their components (nitrogenous bases, phosphates and pentoses).

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