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A1 Biology: Exchange of Substances > Digestion > Flashcards

Digestion Flashcards

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Carbohydrates

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  • salivary amylase for polymer
  • ileum = maltase for monosaccharides
  • sucrose, lactase
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Lipids

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  • liver bile salts emulsify lipids into micelles (increase SA)
  • in ileum lipase hydrolyse ester bond between fatty acid and monoglyceride
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endopeptidase

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hydrolyse peptide bonds in the middle of polypeptide

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exopeptidase

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hydrolyse bonds at ends of a polypeptide

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dipeptidases

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hydrolyse dipeptides into amino acids

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A1 Biology: Exchange of Substances (4 decks)

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