Digestive Enzymes Break Down Big Molecules into Smaller Ones

Question 1

What are starch, proteins and fats?

Answer 1

BIG molecules

Question 2

Can starch, proteins and fats pass through the walls of the digestive system?

Answer 2

No they’re too big

Question 3

Are starch, proteins and fats soluble or insoluble?

Answer 3

Insoluble

Question 4

What are sugars, amino acids, glycerol and fatty acids?

Answer 4

Much smaller molecules

Question 5

Are sugars, amino acids, glycerol and fatty acids soluble or insoluble?

Answer 5

Soluble

Question 6

Can sugars, amino acids, glycerol and fatty acids pass through the digestive system walls?

Answer 6

Yes, easily

Question 7

What does the digestive system do to the molecules?

Answer 7

Breaks down the big molecules into the smaller ones

Question 8

What does amylase convert starch into?

Answer 8

Maltose

Question 9

What does maltase convert maltose into?

Answer 9

Glucose

Question 10

What do proteases convert proteins into?

Answer 10

Amino acids

Question 11

Lipases convert lipids into?

Answer 11

Glycerol and fatty acids