digestive enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
Which enzyme catalyses the reaction starch>sugars?
A
amylase
2
Q
which enzyme catalyses the reaction of lipids> fatty acids and glycerol
A
lipase
3
Q
which enzyme catalyses the reaction of proteins>amino acids
A
protease
4
Q
where is amylase produced?
A
salivary glands, pancreas and small intestine
5
Q
where is protease produced?
A
stomach, pancreas and small intestine
6
Q
where is lipase produced?
A
pancreas and small intestine
7
Q
what reaction does amylase catalyse?
A
starch>sugars
8
Q
what reaction does protease catalyse?
A
proteins>amino acids
9
Q
what reaction does lipase catalyse?
A
lipids>fatty acids +glycerol
