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What is the purpose of zymogens or proenzymes in the digestive system?
What is the purpose of zymogens or proenzymes in the digestive system?
- To activate other enzymes
- To enhance the absorption of amino acids
- To prevent the degradation of proteins
- To be secreted in an inactive form and then activated when needed (correct)
In which part of the digestive system does protein digestion begin?
In which part of the digestive system does protein digestion begin?
- Stomach (correct)
- Small intestine
- Esophagus
- Mouth
What is the role of pancreatic lipases in lipid digestion?
What is the role of pancreatic lipases in lipid digestion?
- Convert lipids into an emulsion
- Emulsify lipids
- Enhance the absorption of lipids
- Break down triacylglycerols into fatty acids (correct)
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down sucrose into glucose and fructose?
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down sucrose into glucose and fructose?
What happens to α-amylase in the stomach during digestion?
What happens to α-amylase in the stomach during digestion?
What is the role of peptidases inside intestinal cells during protein digestion?
What is the role of peptidases inside intestinal cells during protein digestion?
What is the function of bile salts in lipid digestion?
What is the function of bile salts in lipid digestion?
Which enzymes are responsible for breaking down oligopeptides into tripeptides, dipeptides, or amino acids during protein digestion?
Which enzymes are responsible for breaking down oligopeptides into tripeptides, dipeptides, or amino acids during protein digestion?
What is the significance of proteolytic cleavage in the activation of hydrolases?
What is the significance of proteolytic cleavage in the activation of hydrolases?
What is the main function of α-amylase in carbohydrate digestion?
What is the main function of α-amylase in carbohydrate digestion?
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