Digestion Process and Enzymes

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What is the primary function of digestive enzymes in the body?

Denature enzymes in the stomach

Break down proteins into small fragments (correct)

Convert carbohydrates into peptides

Convert lipids into amino acids

Which enzyme is responsible for the initial breakdown of proteins in the stomach?

Sucrase

Lipase

Amylase

Pepsin (correct)

How are most hydrolases initially secreted in the body?

As zymogens (correct)

As lipids

In active form

In inactive form

Which enzyme is responsible for the breakdown of polysaccharides in the intestine?

Amylase Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of emulsification of lipids in the stomach?

To make triacylglycerol more available for digestion Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down disaccharide lactose into glucose and galactose?

Lactase Signup and view all the answers

What happens to lipids in the stomach to aid their absorption in the intestine?

They are broken down into fatty acids and monoacylglycerol Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature among hydrolases in terms of their secretion?

They are all initially inactive zymogens. Signup and view all the answers

In what form are most proteins found after digestion is initiated in the stomach?

Oligopeptides Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of pancreatic lipases during lipid digestion?

To digest triacylglycerol on lipid droplets Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary function of digestive enzymes in the body?

Which enzyme is responsible for the initial breakdown of proteins in the stomach?

How are most hydrolases initially secreted in the body?

Which enzyme is responsible for the breakdown of polysaccharides in the intestine?

What is the purpose of emulsification of lipids in the stomach?

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down disaccharide lactose into glucose and galactose?

What happens to lipids in the stomach to aid their absorption in the intestine?

What is a common feature among hydrolases in terms of their secretion?

In what form are most proteins found after digestion is initiated in the stomach?

What is the main function of pancreatic lipases during lipid digestion?

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