DIGESTIVE ENZYMES Flashcards
B3.6
1
Q
what enzyme breaks down STARCH (carbohydrates)?
A
AMYLASE (type of carbohydrase)
2
Q
what is starch broken down into?
A
glucose
3
Q
where is amylase produced?
A
salivary glands & pancreas
4
Q
what enzyme breaks down PROTEINS?
A
PROTEASE
5
Q
what is protein broken down into?
A
amino acids
6
Q
where is protease produced?
A
stomach lining, small intestine, pancreas
7
Q
what enzyme breaks down LIPIDS?
A
lipase
8
Q
what are lipids broken down into?
A
fatty acids & glycerol
9
Q
where are lipase enzymes produced?
A
pancreas & small intestine