Enzymes

Question 1

Carbohydrases

Answer 1

Convert starch into sugar syrup

Question 2

Proteases

Answer 2

Pre digest baby food protein

Question 3

Isomerases

Answer 3

Convert glucose syrup into fructose syrup
Much sweeter
Small quantities needed
For slimming foods

Question 4

Amylase

Answer 4

Produced in salivary glands, pancreas and SI

Breaks down starch into sugars in mouth and SI

Question 5

Proteases

Answer 5

Produced in stomach, pancreas, and SI
Analyse breakdown of proteins into amino acids
In stomach and SI

Question 6

Lipases

Answer 6

Produced by pancreas and SI

Break down lipids into fatty acids and glycerol in SI

Question 7

Hydrochloric acid

Answer 7

Produced in the stomach

Enzymes in stomach work best in acidic conditions

Question 8

Bile

Answer 8

Liver produces it
Stored in gall bladder before being released into SI
Neutralises acid from stomach as enzymes in SI work best in alkaline conditions

Also emulsifies fats (large drops into smaller droplets) increases surface area of fats for lipase enzymes to act on