IGNOU MBCE 13 2026 - Explain the role of digestive enzymes in the digestion and absor

Question

Explain the role of digestive enzymes in the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.

21 Jan 2026

Answer :

Word Count : 247

Digestive enzymes play a crucial role in the chemical breakdown of complex food molecules into simpler forms that can be absorbed by the body. In the case of carbohydrates, the process begins in the mouth where salivary amylase acts on starch to convert it into maltose and dextrins. In the small intestine, pancreatic amylase continues this process by breaking down remaining starch into maltose. Finally, enzymes in the intestinal mucosa such as maltase, sucrase, and lactase hydrolyze disaccharides into monosaccharides like glucose, fructose, and

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