Question
Download Solution PDFComplex food substances break down into simpler ones with the help of:
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is enzymes.
Key Points
- Enzymes are proteins that help speed up metabolism or the chemical reactions in our bodies.
- Enzymes present in our body help in digesting complex substances by breaking them down into simpler forms.
- They are produced naturally in the body and help with important tasks, including building muscle.
- Our bodies naturally produce both digestive and metabolic enzymes, according to the requirement.
Additional Information
- There are approximately 1300 different enzymes found in the human cell.
- Digestive enzymes can be obtained from supplements or naturally through foods like pineapples, papayas, mangoes, honey, bananas, and avocados.
- Different parts of our body contain and produce different enzymes like
| Enzyme | Producing Part |
| Pepsin | Stomach |
| Amylase | Mouth |
| Alkanin Phosphate | Liver |
| Trypsin | Pancreas |
| Maltase | Small Intestine |
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