The Chemistry Of The Food Flashcards
1
Q
What substance breaks down fat and what two products do you get from it?
A
Lipase breaks down fat. And you get glycerol and fatty acids
2
Q
What substance breaks down protein and what product do you get from it?
A
Protease breaks down proteins. And you get amino acids from it.
3
Q
What substance breaks down starch and what product do you get from it?
A
Amylase breaks down starch. And you get simple sugars from it.
4
Q
Where is protease made?
A
Stomach
Small intestine
Pancreas
5
Q
Where is lipase made?
A
Small intestine
Pancreas
6
Q
Where is amylase made?
A
Salivary glands
Pancreas
7
Q
Where does protease work?
A
Stomach
Small intestine
8
Q
Where does lipase work?
A
Small intestine
9
Q
Where does amylase work?
A
Mouth
Small intestine
