5 Essential Digestive Enzymes Secreted by the Intestine

1. Amylase: This enzyme breaks down carbohydrates, such as starches, into smaller sugars that can be absorbed by the body.

2. Lipase: This enzyme breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol.

3. Protease: This enzyme breaks down proteins into amino acids.

4. Nuclease: This enzyme breaks down nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, into nucleotides.

5. Maltase: This enzyme breaks down maltose, a sugar produced by the breakdown of starch, into glucose.