Asked by Ayana Walker on Jul 12, 2024

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List the nine major digestive enzymes and the substrate each is responsible for breaking down.

Digestive Enzymes

Biological molecules that catalyze the breakdown of complex food particles into simpler substances for absorption and assimilation by the body.

Substrate

A surface or material upon or within an organism lives, grows, or obtains its nourishment, or a reactant in a chemical reaction upon which an enzyme acts.

Responsible

Having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one’s job or role.

  • Describe the different types of digestive enzymes and the substrates they act upon.
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Chrishawn NicholsonJul 15, 2024
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Salivary amylase-starch
Pancreatic amylase-starch
Maltase-maltose
Pepsin-proteins
Trypsin-proteins
Peptidases-peptides
Nuclease-RNA & DNA
Nucleosidases-nucleotide
Lipase-fat droplets