Biology
Answer
The table below shows the different regions, enzymes and the action of the enzymes on the food -
| Part of the body | Name of the enzyme | Action on food |
|---|---|---|
| Stomach | Pepsin | Converts proteins into polypeptides |
| Small intestine - Duodenum | Trypsin | Acts on proteins peptones and proteases to produce peptides and amino acids. |
| Amylopectin | Acts on starch to produce maltose | |
| Steapsin | Acts on emulsified fats to produce fatty acids and glycerol | |
| Small intestine - Ileum | erepsin | It acts on proteins and peptides to produce amino acids |
| Maltase | Acts on maltose to produce glucose | |
| Sucrase | Acts on sucrose to produce glucose and fructose | |
| Lactase | Acts on lactose to produce glucose and galactose | |
| Lipase | Acts on fats to produce fatty acids and glycerol |
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