Digestion Flashcards

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1
Q

What converts starch in what

A

Amylase converts starch into maltose

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2
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What converts proteins into what

A

Proteases convert proteins into amino acids

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3
Q

What converts lipids into what

A

Lipases convert into glycerol and fatty acids

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4
Q

What is produced in the liver

A

Bile

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5
Q

Where is bile stored

A

In the gall bladder

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6
Q

Where is the bile released into

A

Small intestine

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7
Q

Is bile acidic or alkaline

A

Alkaline , it neutralises acids enzymes in small intestine work best under alkaline conditions a

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