Digestion Of Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
Location and reaction of salivary amylase
A
Mouth
Starch -> maltose
2
Q
Location & reaction of pancreatic amylase
A
Small intestine (duodenum)
Starch -> maltose
3
Q
Location & reaction of lactase (AKA beta-galactosidase)
A
Small intestine (brush border)
Lactose -> galactose + glucose
4
Q
Location & reaction of sucrase (disaccharidase)
A
Small intestine (brush border)
Sucrose -> glucose + fructose
5
Q
Location & reaction of maltase (disaccharidase)
A
Small intestine (brush border)
Maltose -> glucose + glucose
