Digestive Enzymes:

Question 1

amylase

Answer 1

breaks down carbohydrates, starches, and sugars which are prevalent in potatoes, fruits, vegetables, and many snack foods

Question 2

lactase

Answer 2

breaks down lactose (milk sugars)

Question 3

sucrase

Answer 3

digests complex sugars and starches

Question 4

maltase

Answer 4

digests disaccharides to monosaccharides (malt sugars)

Question 5

protease

Answer 5

breaks down proteins found in meats, nuts, eggs, and cheese

Question 6

pepsin

Answer 6

breaks down proteins into peptides

Question 7

lipase

Answer 7

breaks down fats found in most dairy products, nuts, oils, and meat

Question 8

cellulase

Answer 8

breaks down cellulose, plant fiber; not found in humans