Bacteria And Enzymes In Digestion Flashcards
1
Q
Where is bacteria found and what does it live on?
A
The large intestine contains bacteria which lives on fibre in the diet
2
Q
What vitamin does bacteria make?
A
Vitamin K
3
Q
Which foods contain bacteria?
A
Probiotic yoghurts
4
Q
What do the digestive juices in your gut contain?
A
Enzymes
5
Q
What are enzymes known as?
A
Biological catalyst’s
6
Q
What are the three main types of enzymes involved in digestion?
A
Carbohydrase, protease, lipase
7
Q
What is carbohydrase?
A
An enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates into sugar molecules
8
Q
What is protease?
A
An enzyme that breaks down protien into amino acids
9
Q
What is lipase?
A
An enzyme that breaks down lipids into fatty acids and gliserole.
