Digestion and Digestive System

Question 1

Digestion Definition

Answer 1

The breakdown of large insoluble molecules into small soluble molecules

Question 2

Difference between mechanical and chemical digestion

Answer 2

Mechanical is by teeth and stomach which churn the food

Chemical is by enzymes

Question 3

Enzyme name: Amylase
Substrate:
Product:
Where it is made/acts:

Answer 3

Substrate: Starch
Product: Maltose
Where it is made/acts: Made by salivary glands and released in the mouth. Also made in the pancreas and released into the small intestine

Question 4

Enzyme name: Maltase
Substrate:
Product:
Where it is made/acts:

Answer 4

Substrate: Maltose
Product: Glucose
Where it is made/acts: Made and found in the small intestine

Question 5

Enzyme name: Protease
Substrate:
Product:
Where it is made/acts:

Answer 5

Substrate: Protein
Product: Amino acids
Where it is made/acts: Made and released into the stomach. Also made in the pancreas and released into the small intestine

Question 6

Enzyme name: Lipase
Substrate:
Product:
Where it is made/acts:

Answer 6

Substrate: Lipids
Product: Glycerol and fatty acids
Where it is made/acts: Made in the pancreas and released into the small intestine