Organisation Flashcards
1
Q
Proteins
A
Long chains of chemicals called amino acids
2
Q
What happens when amino acids are absorbed by the body cells?
A
They’re joined together in a different order to make human proteins
3
Q
What does starch consist of?
A
A chain of glucose molecules
4
Q
What happens when carbohydrates are digested ?
A
Simple sugars are produced
5
Q
Where is amylase found?
A
In the saliva and pancreatic fluid
6
Q
Where is lipase found?
A
In the pancreatic fluid ( also in small intestine )
7
Q
What does bile speed up the digestion of?
A
Lipids - bile isn’t an enzyme
8
Q
What does it mean when bile emulsifies the lipid?
A
It converts large lipid droplets into smaller droplets
9
Q
When bile emulsifies the lipid , what does this increase?
A
Massively increases surface area of the lipid droplets
