(a) Functions in the human alimentary canal:
- Saliva – Contains amylase which breaks down starch into sugar.
- HCl in the stomach – Creates an acidic medium for activation of pepsin and kills germs.
- Bile juice – Emulsifies fats and neutralizes acidic chyme from stomach.
- Villi – Increase surface area for absorption of digested nutrients in small intestine.
(b) Enzyme functions:
- Pepsin – Digests proteins into peptones.
- Lipase – Breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol.