Question

Which enzymes break down carbs, lipids, and proteins and where they are secreted from?

Answer 1

Catabolism is method by which large complex molecules like lipids, proteins and carbohydrates are broken down into the simpler smaller molecules.

Protease or peptidase are the enzymes that catalyzes the breakdown of proteins into amino acids or smaller polypeptide units. The protease enzyme pepsin is secreted in the stomach; and trypsin and chymotrypsin is secreted in the pancreas.

Amylases are the enzymes that breaks down the complex carbohydrates to simple sugars. The enzyme salivary amylase is secreted by the salivary gland in mouth and the enzyme pancreatic amylase is secreted by pancreas.

Lipases are the enzymes that catalyzes the breakdown of lipids or fats. Lipases are secreted in the mouth, stomach, and pancreas.