What are enzymes? Name any one enzyme of...

What are enzymes? Name any one enzyme of our digestive system and write its function.

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Enzymes are protein molecules which acts as biocatalysts. They fasten up any biochemical reaction without getting used up in the reactions.
Example: Amylase helps in breaking of carbohydrates into starch in the mouth which is further broken down to glucose and glycogen in small intestine.

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Enzymes in the living systems :

A

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B

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C

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D

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