Carbohydrate-digesting Enzymes Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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Salivary Amylase
A
Produced In: The salivary glands
Acts In: The mouth
Breaks down: Starch into maltose
2
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Pancreatic Amylase
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Produced In: The pancreas
Acts In: The duodenum
Breaks down: Starch into maltose
3
Q
Maltase
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Produced In: The small intestine
Acts In: The small intestine
Breaks down: Maltose into glucose
4
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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
5
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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