Enzymes and Digestion Flashcards
The enzymes used in digestion are produced by what?
Cells.
The enzymes used in digestion are produced by cells then realised into where?
Gut to mix with food .
Digestive enzymes break down molecules into?
Smaller ones.
Name 3 big molecules?
Starch.
Protein.
Fats.
Starch, fats and protein are to big…
To fit through the walls of the digestive system.
Name 3 much smaller molecules?
Sugar.
Amino acids.
Glycerol.
Fatty acids.
Sugar.
Amino acids.
Glycerol.
Fatty acids are small enough…
To fit through the walls of the digestive system.
Amylase coverts ____ into ____
Starch.
Sugars.
What 3 places is amylase made?
Salivary glands.
Pancreas.
Small intestine.
Protease converts _____ into ___ ____
Protein.
Amino acids.
What 3 places is protease made in?
Stomach.
Pancreas.
Small intestine.
Protease in the stomach is called?
Pepsin.
Lipase converts ____ into ____ and ____ ____
Lipids.
Fatty acids and glycerol.
What 2 places is lipase made?
Pancreas.
Small intestine.
Lipids is also…
Fats and oils.
