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