Enzymes and Digestion 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyEnzymes and digestionIGCSECIE Created by: JaianCreated on: 30-04-16 14:03 Which enzyme catalyses the breakdown of large carbohydrates? Carbohydrases 1 of 19 Give an example of a carbohydrase Amylase 2 of 19 Where is amylase made? Pancreas, Small Intestines and Mouth 3 of 19 What does amylase do? Breaks down long chains of starch molecules into maltose 4 of 19 What is maltose broken into, where is it broken down and what by? Broken into glucose molecules by maltase in the small intestine 5 of 19 What is the purpose of glucose? Can be used in respiration and cell processes 6 of 19 Which enzyme catalyzes of the breakdown of protein? Protease 7 of 19 Give an example of a protease Pepsin 8 of 19 What is protein broken into? Individual Amino Acids 9 of 19 Where is protease made? Small intestine, pancreas and stomach 10 of 19 What is the purpose of breaking down the protein and moving it round the body? The amino acids can form protein for growth and repair 11 of 19 Which enzyme catalyzes the breakdown of fatty or oily molecules? Lipases 12 of 19 Where are lipases made? Pancreas and small intestine 13 of 19 What is fatty or oily molecules called? Lipids 14 of 19 What are lipids broken into? Glycerol and fatty acids 15 of 19 Where is bile produced? Liver 16 of 19 What is the purpose of bile? Neutralizes stomach acid and emulsifies fat 17 of 19 What is the structure of the villi like to help digestion? It increases the surface area of the small intestine and has easy blood supply 18 of 19 How does the structure of the villi help digestion? It is efficient at absorbing products of digestion into the blood 19 of 19
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