Carbohydrate And Starch Digestion Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three macromolecules of food?
A
Carbohydrates, proteins and lipids
2
Q
What is a complex carbohydrate?
A
A big carbohydrate
3
Q
Where does digestion begin?
A
In the mouth
4
Q
Where does most digestion take place?
A
In the small intestine
5
Q
What role does starch play in plant tissues?
A
It is a storage molecule
6
Q
What is the storage molecule in animals?
A
Glycogen
7
Q
Which two enzymes break down starch?
A
a-amylase and b-amylase
8
Q
What is the role of a rebranding enzyme in starch metabolism?
A
The rebranding enzyme breaks down a-1,6-glycosidic bonds
9
Q
What is the difference between a-amylase and b-amylase?
A
a-amylase breaks down bonds internally whereas b-amylase breaks down bonds from the non-reducing end
