Topic 1 - Digestive Enzymes

Question 1

Where is carbohydrase (amylase) produced and what does it do?

Answer 1

in the salivary glands and pancreas
breaks down carbohydrates into simple sugars

Question 2

Where is protease produced and what does it do?

Answer 2

in the stomach and pancreas
breakdowns proteins into amino acids

Question 3

Where is lipase produced and what does it do?

Answer 3

in the pancreas
breaks down oils and fats into fatty acids and glycerol