Carbohydrates Flashcards

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Pancreatic amylase

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Site of production: pancreas
Site of function: small intestine
Function: hydrolyzes starch to maltose

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Salivary amylase (ptyalin)

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Site of production: salivary glands
Site of function: mouth
Function: hydrolyzes starch to maltose

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Maltase

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Site of production: intestinal glands
Site of function: small intestine
Function: hydrolyzes maltose to two glucose molecules

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Sucrase

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Site of production: intestinal glands
Site of function: small intestine
Function: hydrolyzes sucrose to glucose and fructose

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Lactase

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Site of production: intestinal glands
Site of function: small intestine
Function: hydrolyzes lactose to glucose and galactose

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