Digestion and diet

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  • Created on: 02-06-13 18:03
Where does amylase work?
mouth
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Amylase is involved in the digestion of...
starch
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Starch is broken down into...
glucose
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Where do lipids work?
small intestine
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What is lipase involved in the digestion of?
lipids and fats
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What are lipids broken down into?
fatty acids and glycerol
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Which gland produces amylase?
salivary gland
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Which enzymes does the pancreas produce?
lipase, carbohydrase and protease
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Where is carbohydrase produced?
small intestine, pancreas, salivary glands
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Where are lipase and protease produced?
pancreas, small intestine
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What are carbohydrates used for in our cells?
cell respiration to release energy from food
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What are 2 foods rich in fats?
meat and cheese
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What are 2 foods rich in oils?
corn oil and olive oil
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What type of bonds do unsaturated fats have?
double covalent bond
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What are enzymes also known as?
biological catalyst
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What is lost when an enzyme is denatured?
the active site's 3d shape
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