Question

II. In the food that reaches stomach

a) Name one enzyme that could be
present in it.
b) Name a product of digestion that
could be present in it.


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Answer 1

A) ans: Amylase – helps change starches into sugars. Amylase is found in saliva. Maltase – also found in saliva; breaks the sugar maltose into glucose. Maltose is found in foods such as potatoes, pasta, and beer.

b)ans:The chemical digestion of food is dependent on a whole range of hydrolase enzymes produced by the cells lining the gut as well as associated organs such as the pancreas.