Digestion Flashcards
What is Carbohydrase?
Digestive enzyme that catalyses the breakdown of starch into sugars, in mouth and small intestine.
What is a Catalyst?
Substance that speeds up the rate of reaction without being used up itself.
What is an Enzyme?
Biological catalyst, a protein.
What is the Large intestine?
Takes food waste from small intestine and removes water, makes faeces.
What is Lipase?
Digestive enzyme that catalyses the breakdown of lipids into glycerol and fatty acids.
What is a Nutrient?
Substance needed by the body in order to survive and grow, e.g. protein.
What is Protease?
Digestive enzyme that catalyses the breakdown of proteins into amino acids, in stomach and small intestine.
What is the Small intestine?
Long, narrow digestive tube, soluble food molecules absorbed into blood, between stomach and large intestine, also called small bowel.
What is the Stomach?
Part of digestive tract, contains very strong acid, between oesophagus and small intestine.
