Enzymes And Digestion Flashcards
1
Q
Why are molecules such as starch, proteins and fats broken down
A
Too big to pass to pass through the walls of the digestive system
2
Q
What do carbohydrases convert carbohydrates into
A
Simple sugars
3
Q
What do proteases convert proteins into
A
Amino acids
4
Q
What do lipases concert lipids into
A
Glycerol and fatty acids
5
Q
Where is amylase made
A
- the salivary glads
- the pancreas
- the small intestine
6
Q
Where are proteases made
A
- stomach
- pancreas
- small intestine
7
Q
Where are lipases made
A
- pancreas
* small intestine
8
Q
Where is bile stored
A
Gall bladder
9
Q
What does bile do to fats
A
Emulsifies fats
