Enzymes and Their Functions

What enzyme breaks down lactose in dairy products?

• Amylase

• Lipase

• Lactase

• Glucocerebrosidase

What is the substrate that lactase acts on?

• Glucocerebroside

• Lactose

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down glucocerebroside in the body?

• Amylase

• Lipase

• Lactase

• Glucocerebrosidase

What condition is caused by the lack of glucocerebrosidase production?

• Lactose intolerance

• Pancreatitis

• Gaucher's disease

• Anemia

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which enzymes are produced by the pancreas to aid in digestion?

• Lactase and glucocerebrosidase

• Amylase and lipase

• Protease and cellulase

• Sucrase and maltase

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-3

What medical condition causes the stoppage of enzyme production from pancreatic tissue?

• Pancreatitis

• Gaucher's Disease

• Lactose Intolerance