Bacteria + Enzymes in Digestion

Question 1

Describe the role of enzymes in digestion

Answer 1

they speed up digestion (breaking up large molecules into smaller ones) without being used up. Protease breaks down protein in to amino acid, Carbohydrase breaks down starch into sugar, Lipase breaks down Fats into fatty acids and glycerol

Question 2

Describe the role of bacteria in digestion

Answer 2

they help break down food and make important vitamins.