MENTION 10 TYPES OF ENZYMES THAT ARE FOUND IN THE SMALL INTISTINE AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
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To find 10 types of enzymes found in the small intestine and understand their functions, we can start by examining the process of digestion.
1. Amylase: Found in saliva as well as the small intestine, amylase breaks down carbohydrates such as starches and glycogen into simpler sugars like glucose.
2. Maltase: This enzyme acts on maltose and breaks it down into two glucose molecules.
3. Sucrase: Sucrase is responsible for breaking down sucrose, commonly known as table sugar, into glucose and fructose.
4. Lactase: Lactase breaks down lactose, the sugar found in milk and dairy products, into glucose and galactose.
5. Lipase: Lipase breaks down fats or lipids into fatty acids and glycerol, aiding in the digestion and absorption of dietary fats.
6. Trypsin: Trypsin is involved in the breakdown of proteins into smaller peptides. It acts in conjunction with other proteases.
7. Chymotrypsin: Like trypsin, chymotrypsin is a protease that breaks down peptides into smaller peptides.
8. Carboxypeptidase: This enzyme works on peptide bonds at the C-terminal end of peptides and breaks them down into individual amino acids.
9. Dipeptidase: Dipeptidase splits dipeptides into individual amino acids, facilitating their absorption.
10. Nucleases: Nucleases are responsible for breaking down nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, into their constituent nucleotides.
These enzymes work together to break down carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and nucleic acids, allowing for their efficient absorption in the small intestine.