Enzymes and digestion Flashcards
1
Q
What do digestive enzymes do?
A
Break down big molecules
2
Q
What does carbohydrase do?
A
Converts carbohydrates into simple sugars.
3
Q
What is a carbohydrase?
A
Amylase, it breaks down starch
4
Q
What does protease do?
A
Converts proteins into amino acids
5
Q
Where is carbohydrase made?
A
salivary glands, pancreas and small intestine
6
Q
Where is protease made?
A
stomach, pancreas and small intestine
7
Q
What does lipase do?
A
converts lipids into glycerol and fatty acids.
8
Q
Where are lipase made?
A
pancreas and small intestines
9
Q
What does bile do?
A
Neutralises stomach acid and emulsifies fats.
10
Q
Where is bile released?
A
small intestines
11
Q
Why does bile emulsify fats?
A
To give it a larger surface area so it is digested faster
