The enzymes present in the mouth are:
  • Ptyalin: This enzyme breaks down carbohydrates in to simple single molecule sugars
  • Amylase: His enzyme too, breaks down carbohydrates in to simple single molecule sugars
  • Bromelaine: Is an anti-inflammatory compound, and tenderizes meat
Enzymes present in the stomach are:
  • Pepsin: Breaks down proteins in to smaller peptides
  • Gastric amylase: Breaks down carbs in to simple sugar
  • Gastric lipase: Breaks down fat
  • Gelatinase: Breaks down gelatin and collagen present in meat
Enzymes present in the pancreas are:
  • Trypsin: Breaks down peptides in to amino acids
  • Chymotrypsin: Breaks down proteins in to aromatic amino acids
  • Pancreatic amylase: Converts carbs in to simple sugar
  • Elastase: Breaks down elastin
  • Nuclease: Converts nucleic acids in to nucleotides
Enzymes present in the small intestine are:
  • Sucrase: Breaks down sucrose to monosaccharides
  • Maltase: Converts maltose to glucose
  • Lactase: Converts lactose to glucose and galactose