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.
What does bile do?
Neutralises stomach acid.
Emulsifies fats.
Where is bile stored?
Gall bladder before its released into small intestine.
The hydrochloric acid in the stomach does what?
Make pH too acidic for enzymes in the small intestine to work properly.
Bile is what and does what?
Alkaline.
Neutralises acid.
Enzymes in the stomach work best in what?
Alkaline conditions.
The emulsifying of fats does what?
Gives a much bigger surface area of fat for the enzyme lipase to work on.
Makes digestion faster.
