Enzymes in the Digestive System Flashcards

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What are the stages of carbohydrates breakdown

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carbo (starch) > disacharides> monosach(simple sugars)

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What are the stages of protein breakdown

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protein > polypeptides > peptides > amino acids

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What are the stages of lipid breakdown

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lipid > fatty acid + glycerol

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How many enzymes and where is starch broken down

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3 types- in mouth and SI

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Explain the breakdown of starch in mouth

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Saliva amylase - (found in saliva made in salivary glands) breaks starch into disaccharides

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Explain the breakdown of starch in SIntes

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  • pancreatic amylase (found in pancreatic juice made in pancreas) breaks starch into disaccharides
  • intestinal amylase (found in intestinal juice, made in intestine) breaks disacharides into monosacharcides
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How many enzymes and where is protein broken down

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2 types- stomach and small intestine

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Explain the breakdown of protein in stomach

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pepsin (found in gastric juice and made in gastric glands) breaks protein into poly peptides

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Explain the breakdown of protein in small intesine

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  • trypsin (found in pancreatic juice) breaks polypeptides into peptides
  • peptidase (found in intestinal juice) breaks peptides into amino acids
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How many enzymes and where is lipids broken down?

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2 types, small intestine

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Explain the breakdown of lipids in the small intestine

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-pancreatic lipase (found in pancreatic juice) breaks lipids into fatty acids + glycerol

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