Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
Where is amylase produced?
A
Salivary glands, small intestine and pancreas
2
Q
What does amylase do?
A
Breaks down starch to simple sugars
3
Q
Where is protease produced?
A
Stomach, small intestine and pancreas
4
Q
What does protease do?
A
Breaks down protein into amino acids
5
Q
Where is lipase produced?
A
Small intestine and pancreas
6
Q
What does lipase do?
A
Breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol
7
Q
Where is pepsin produced?
A
Stomach
8
Q
What does pepsin do?
A
Breaks proteins into peptides
