Enzymes & Digestion Flashcards
1
Q
What is an enzyme
A
Enzymes are special proteins that catalyse digestion
2
Q
What enzyme breaks down Carbohydrates?
A
Carbohydrases
3
Q
What enzyme breaks down Protein?
A
Protease
4
Q
What enzyme breaks down Lipids(fat)?
A
Lipase with help from bile
5
Q
What are carbs turned into when broken down?
A
Sugar molecules
6
Q
What are proteins turned into when broken down?
A
Amino acids
7
Q
What are lipids turned into when broken down?
A
Fatty acids and Glycerol
8
Q
Where is carbohydrase produced?
A
The saliva, stomach and small intestine
9
Q
Where is protease produced?
A
Stomach and small intestine
10
Q
Where is lipase produced?
A
Small intestine
11
Q
Where is bile produced?
A
Liver
