Question

Pancreatic juice contains enzymes which digest ______.

Options

• proteins and carbohydrates only

• proteins and fats only

• fats and carbohydrates only

• proteins, fats and carbohydrates

Answer 1

Pancreatic juice contains enzymes which digest proteins, fats and carbohydrates.

Explanation:

Pancreatic juice is often considered a complete digestive juice because the pancreas secretes specific enzymes to break down all three major types of nutrients:

• Trypsin  (for Proteins) chemically digests proteins into smaller peptides.
• Pancreatic Amylase (for Carbohydrates) chemically digests carbohydrates (complex starches) into simpler sugars.
• Pancreatic Lipase (for Fats) chemically digests emulsified fats into fatty acids and glycerol.