Enzymes in the digestive system

Question 1

What does Lipase do?

Answer 1

It break down fats into fatty acids and glycerol

Question 2

Where is Lipase made and where does it work in?

Answer 2

Lipase is made in the pancreas and small intestine. It works in the small intestine

Question 3

What does protease do?

Answer 3

It breaks down proteins into amino acids.

Question 4

Where is protease made and where does it work in?

Answer 4

Protease is made in the stomach, pancreas and small intestine. It works in the stomach and small intestine

Question 5

What does Amylase do?

Answer 5

It breaks down starch into sugars

Question 6

Where is amylase made and where does it work in?

Answer 6

Amylase is made in the salivary gland, pancreas and small intestine. It works in the mouth and small intestine.