Question

a nurse is assisting with the planning of an in - service session for a group of nurses regarding the role of enzymes in digestion. which of the following enzymes has a role in the digestion of protein? a. amylase b. lipase c. steapsin d. pepsin

Explanation:

Amylase breaks down carbohydrates, lipase and steapsin break down fats. Pepsin, produced in the stomach, is a key enzyme that initiates the digestion of proteins by breaking them into smaller peptides.

Answer:

D. Pepsin