Digestive Systems and Enzymes - Digestion

Question 1

where are the enzymes used in digestion produced

Answer 1

produced by cells then released into the gut to mix with the food

Question 2

what type of molecules are starch, proteins and fats and what does this mean and whats done to solve it

Answer 2

they are big molecules, they’re too big to pass through walls of the digestive system so digestive enzymes break these down into smaller molecules

Question 3

give some examples of smaller molecules

Answer 3

sugars, amino acids, glycerol and fatty acids

Question 4

why are smaller molecules useful for digestion

Answer 4

they can pass through the walls of the digestive system easily and can be absorbed into the blood stream