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Question
What substances are contained in pancreatic juice? What are their functions?
Solution
Pancreatic juice contains digestive enzymes such as amylase, trypsin and lipase.
Following are the functions of these substances:
(a) Amylase breaks down the starch.
(b) Trypsin digests the proteins.
(c) Lipase breaks down the emulsified fats.
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