Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 main enzymes
A
Amylase
Protease
Lipase
2
Q
Where is amylase enzymes found
A
Mouth, pancreas, small intestine
3
Q
Where is protease enzymes found
A
Stomach, pancreas, small intestine
4
Q
Where is lipase enzymes found
A
Pancreas, small intestine
5
Q
What is amylase after digestion?
A
Sugar molecules
6
Q
What is protease after digestion
A
Amino acid molecules
7
Q
What is lipase after digestion?
A
Fatty acids and glycerol molecules
8
Q
What does protease do
A
Breaks down proteins into amino acids
9
Q
What does amylase do?
A
Breaks down carbohydrates into simple sugars
10
Q
What does lipase do?
A
Breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol
