Enzymes and digestion Flashcards
1
Q
what do digestive enzymes do
A
break down big molecules
2
Q
what do carbohydrases do
A
convert carbohydrates into simple sugars
3
Q
what do proteases do
A
convert proteins into amino acids
4
Q
what do lipases do
A
convert lipids into glycerol and fatty acids
5
Q
what does bile do
A
neutralises the stomach acid and emulsifies fats
6
Q
where in the body is bile
A
produced in the liver and stored in the gall bladder
7
Q
what is bile
A
alkaline that neutralises hydrochloric acid in the stomach and makes conditions alkaline.
