Question

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

• A. Amylase digests protein and lipase digests carbohydrate.
• B. Protease digests protein and lipase emulsify fats.
• C. Protease and lipase digest fats.
• D. Amylase digest carbohydrates and lipase digest proteins.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Protease digests protein and lipase emulsify 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.