Digestive Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
Where is amylase produced
A
Salivary glands
Pancreas
Small intestine
2
Q
Where is protease produced
A
Stomach
Small intestine
Pancreas
3
Q
Where is lipase produced
A
Pancreas
Small intestine
4
Q
How does amylase work
A
Catalyses the digestion of starch into sugars in the mouth and small intestine
5
Q
How does protease work
A
Catalyses the breakdown of proteins into amino acids in the stomach and small intestine
6
Q
How does lipase work
A
Catalyses the breakdown of lipids ( fats and oils) to fatty acids and glycerol
7
Q
What is digestion
A
Digestion is the breakdown of large, insoluble food molecules into small, water-soluble molecules using mechanical and chemical processes
