3.3 Enzymes in digestion Flashcards
0
Q
Do some enzymes work outside the body cells?
A
Yes
1
Q
Where are digestive enzymes made?
A
By glands in the digestive systems
2
Q
Which enzyme digests starch? And where is it produced? (3)
A
Amylase, in the salivary gland, the pancreas and the small intestine.
3
Q
Which enzyme breaks down proteins into amino acid and where?
A
The protease in the stomach and small intestine.
4
Q
Which enzyme catalyses the lipids into fatty acids and glycerol?
A
lipese
5
Q
What is glycerol?
A
Building blocks of lipids
