1.10 Polymers & Digestion Flashcards
1
Q
A polymer is a …
A
Large molecule made of many similar smaller molecules joined together in a condensation reaction
2
Q
The stomach has an…
A
Acid pH
3
Q
The small intestine is…
A
Slightly alkaline
4
Q
Enzymes in the digestive system have to…
A
Function at a specific pH depending on the part of the digestive system in which they are working
5
Q
Breaking the bonds between amino acids and breaking the bonds in polysaccharides involves a reaction …
A
Hydrolysis
6
Q
Hydrolysis is…
A
Splitting of a molecule by adding a molecule of water
7
Q
Triglycerides also need to be digested like proteins and polysaccharides, therefore they are also…
A
Hydrolysed into smaller molecules to be absorbed
8
Q
To hydrolyse food molecules in the digestive system…
A
Digestive enzymes are used
