1.5 Bacteria And Enzymes In Dygestion Flashcards
Why is bacteria needed in our digestive system?
Bacteria is needed in our digestive system because they produce vitamin K which is healthy for our body.
What is the role of enzymes in our digestive system?
Enzymes are like scisors for food. They cut/take appart food to make it easy to digest.
What is the function of byle?
Byle is a substance produced in the liver and it breaks down lipids into smaller dropplets.
What breaks carbonhydrates down into sugar.
Carbonhydrates are broken down into sugar by the enzyme carbohydrase.
What breaks down proteins into animo acids?
Proteins are broken down into animo acids by the enzyme protease.
What breaks down lipids into what?
Lipids are broken down into fatty acids and glycerol by the enzyme lipase
Why is yoghurt good for your diet?
Yoghurt is good for your diet because it has bacteria that produce vitamin K, and that is good for your body.
What does carbohydrase do?
Carbohydrase is an enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates into sugar molecules.
What does protease do?
Protease is an enzyme that breaks down protein into animo acid molecules.
What is lipase?
Lipase is an enzyme that breaks down lipids into fatty acid molecules and glycerol molecules.
