How the carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are digested in humans? (5 marks)

How the carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are digested in humans? (5 marks)

Explanation

(b) How the carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are digested in humans? (5)

Carbohydrates:
Carbohydrates are broken down into glucose by enzymes like amylase in the mouth and small intestine.

Proteins:
Proteins are broken down into amino acids by pepsin in the stomach and proteases in the small intestine.

Fats:
Fats are emulsified by bile and then broken down into fatty acids and glycerol by lipase in the small intestine.