Question

Which of these statement(s) about pancreatic juice is correct?

• A. Amylase digests proteins and lipase digests carbohydrates.
• B. Protease digests proteins and lipase emulsifies fats.
• C. Protease and lipase digest fats.
• D. Amylase digests carbohydrates and lipase digests proteins.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Protease digests proteins and lipase emulsifies fats.

Pancreatic juice is secreted by the pancreas. It contains protease, amylase and lipase enzymes.
Protease breaks down the polypeptides into smaller peptides.
Amylase breaks down the starch into maltose.
Lipase breaks down fat into simpler fats.