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Function Pepsin is another proteolytic enzyme of the gastric juice, active only in an acidic environment of pH 1.5 to … More →

Function This is another proteolytic enzyme found in the juices of pawpaw or papaya fruit, used as meat tenderizer under … More →

Function Pancreatin is one of the active ferments of the pancreatic juice, consisting of a mixture of enzymes such as … More →

Function Lipase enzymes are secreted by the pancreas, glands in the small intestine, and others in the stomach. Their function … More →

Functions Lactase is an enzyme that breaks down lactose, the sugar of milk, into the simpler sugars glucose and galactose. … More →

Sources and Functions Bromelains are enzymes found in the pineapple plant and fruit. Together with papain from papayas, and some … More →

Functions Under this name are known a class of enzymes that split (hydrolyse) starches. These in saliva were known by … More →

Complex proteins Enzymes are complex proteins, like antibodies, hormones, and other essential agents of the body. They are present in … More →