Carbohydrate-digesting Enzymes Flashcards

(5 cards)

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Salivary Amylase

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Produced In: The salivary glands
Acts In: The mouth
Breaks down: Starch into maltose

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Pancreatic Amylase

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Produced In: The pancreas
Acts In: The duodenum
Breaks down: Starch into maltose

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Maltase

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Produced In: The small intestine
Acts In: The small intestine
Breaks down: Maltose into glucose

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Lactase

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Produced In: The small intestine
Acts In: The small intestine
Breaks Down: Lactose into glucose and galactose

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Sucrase

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Produced In: The small intestine
Acts In: The small intestine
Breaks Down: Sucrose into glucose and fructose

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