enzyme and digestion Flashcards
what are examples of big molecules
starch ,proteins and fats
what does the digestive system do
break down the big molecules into smaller ones like glucose and maltose to fit through the walls of the digestive system
what can the smaller molecules do that the bigger ones cant do
pass through the wall and be absorbed by the blood stream
what do carbohydrase do
convert carbohydrates into simple sugars
what is amylase and example of and what does it do
carbohydrase and breaks down starch
what are the 3 places amylase are made in
salivary glands
pancreas
small intestine
what do protease do
convert proteins into amino acids
what are the 3 places protease are made in
stomach
pancreas
small intestine
what do lipases do
convert lipids into glycerol and fatty acids
what are the two places lipids are made
pancreas and small intestine
what does bile do
neutralises the stomach acid and emulsifies fats
