Enzymes - digestive enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
Where is carbohydrase(amylase) produced?
A
- small intestine
- Pancreas
- salivary glands
2
Q
Where is lipase produced?
A
- small intestines
- pancreas
3
Q
Where is protease produced and where are trypsin and pepsin specifically made?
A
- small intestine (proteases)
- Pancreas (trypsin)
- stomach (pepsin)
4
Q
What does amylase break down and into what?
A
Starch —> glucose
5
Q
What does lipase break lipids into
A
3 fatty acids+1 glycerol
6
Q
What does protease break down and what into?
A
Protein —> shorter protein chains and amino acid
7
Q
Where is pepsin found and what is its optimum pH?
A
Made and released into the Stomach
- Optimum pH = pH2 (acidic)
