Digestion Of Carbs Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the enzyme Salivary Amylase located? What rxn does it catalyze?
A
Mouth; Starch —> Maltose
2
Q
Where is the enzyme Pancreatic Amylase located? Where is it produced? What rxn does it catalyze?
A
Sm Intestine (duodenum)
From pancreas
Starch —> Maltose
3
Q
Where is the enzyme Lactase located? What is it AKA? What rxn does it catalyze?
A
Sm intestine (brush border)
Beta-galactosidase
Lactose —> galactose + glucose
4
Q
Where is the enzyme Sucrase located? What rxn does it catalyze?
A
Sm Intestine (brush border)
Sucrose —> glucose + fructose
5
Q
Name the Disaccharidases
A
Sucrase, Maltase
6
Q
Where is the enzyme Maltase located? What rxn does it catalyze?
A
Sm Intestine (brush border)
Maltose —> glucose + glucose
