Bacteria and Enzymes in Digestion Flashcards
1
Q
Where in the digestive system are bacteria found and why they are useful
A
large intestine
creates vitamins that keep you healthy e.g. vitamin k
2
Q
What is an enzyme
A
Special proteins that can break large molecules of nutrients into small molecules
3
Q
enzyme: Carbohydrase
A
starch –> sugars
4
Q
enzyme: Protease
A
protein –> amino acids
5
Q
enzyme: Lipase
A
lipids –> glycerol and fatty acids
