Enzymes
- Created by: Bubblestree
- Created on: 07-03-14 17:34
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- ENZYMES
- Breaks down large molecules into smaller soluble molecules. Then diffused into the blood stream.
- Biological catalysts.
- Produced in the small intestine and pancreas.
- Amylase
- Carbohydrate
- Breaks starch into sugar (Glucose)
- Also produced in the salivary glands.
- Protease
- Protein
- Breaks down protein into amino acids.
- Also produced in the stomach.
- LIipase
- Breaks down lipids into fatty oils and Glycogen.
- Fats
- Amylase
- pH
- Different enzymes work best in different pH.
- Acids
- Stomach produces hydrochloric acid to begin digestion and kill harmful micro-organisms.
- Alkali
- Small intestine works best in a high pH.
- Bile
- Made in the liver.
- Stored in the gall bladder.
- Released into the small intestine to neutralise the acid from the stomach.
- LIipase
- Breaks down lipids into fatty oils and Glycogen.
- Fats
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