In the process of digestion of food in human beings, two protein-digesting enzymes are secreted. Name the enz…

Question

In the process of digestion of food in human beings, two protein-digesting enzymes are secreted. Name the enzymes along with the glands that secrete them.

Accepted Answer

## Model Answer Two protein-digesting enzymes secreted during digestion: 1. **Pepsin** — secreted by the **gastric glands** present in the walls of the stomach. 2. **Trypsin** — secreted by the **pancreas** (in pancreatic juice) into the small intestine. Source: Life Processes, Section 5.2.4 --- ## Explanation The question specifically asks for **protein-digesting** enzymes, so do not include salivary amylase (digests starch) or lipase (digests fats). Examiners expect both the enzyme name **and** the secreting gland for full marks — one mark per enzyme-gland pair. Note that intestinal juice also converts proteins to amino acids, but the question asks for named enzymes with named glands; pepsin + gastric glands and trypsin + pancreas are the clearest, textbook-stated pairs.

Science — CBSE Class 10 board question