Gastrointestinal system - Chemical and mechanical digestion Flashcards
What enzyme do the salivary glands contain and what does it break down?
Amylase which breaks down starch into maltose
What happens to maltose in the small intestnine?
Further split into glucose
What enzymes break down protein?
protease enzymes
What enzymes break down carbohydrates?
carbohydrases
What enzymes break down lipids?
lipases
What is an example of the most simple carbohydrate?
sugar
What is an example of a complex carbohydrate?
starch
What is an example of carbohydrase?
amylase
What are proteins composed of?
Amino acids
What is an example of a protease enzyme in the stomach?
pepsin
What is an example of a protease enzyme in the small intestine?
trypsin
Why are the protease enzymes used different in the stomach and small intestine?
Ph difference between the stomach and small intestine
What are lipids composed of?
Glycerol and fatty acids
what is the name of the process when lipid molecules are broken down into small molecules?
emulsification
