Digestion of Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
Mouth: enzyme
A
Salivary amylase
2
Q
Mouth: reaction
A
Starch -> maltose
3
Q
Small Intestine (duodenum): enzyme
A
Pancreatic amylase
4
Q
Small Intestine (duodenum): reaction
A
Starch -> maltose
5
Q
Small Intestine (brush border): enzyme
A
- Lactase
- Sucrase
- Maltase
6
Q
Lactose =
A
Galactose + glucose
7
Q
Sucrose =
A
Glucose + fructose
8
Q
Maltose =
A
Glucose + glucose