enzymes Flashcards
amylase…
breaks down carbohydrates
protease…
breaks down protein
lipase…
breaks down lipids (fats and oils)
amylase breaks down carbohydrates (starch) into…
sugar
protease breaks down protein into…
amino acids
lipase breaks down lipids (fats and oils) into…
fatty acids and glycerol
Where are proteins digested
stomach and small intestine
How are they digested in the stomach
protease and strong acid
what is the acid called
hydrochloric acid
what else does the acid do
it kills harmful bacteria
what is produced in the liver that helps the breakdown of fats
bile
Is bile an enzyme
no
what substances aren’t digested
Minerals, vitamins and water are already small enough to be absorbed by the body without being broken down, so they are not digested.
Digestive enzymes cannot break down dietary fibre, which is why the body cannot absorb it.
