Keywords for Digestion

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  • Created on: 31-12-13 10:21
The break down of large insoluble molecules to smaller soluble molecules.
digestion
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This can't dissolve in a liquid.
insoluble
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This enzyme breaks down large fat molecules to small fatty acids & glycerol.
lipase
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This enzyme breaks down large protein molecules to small amio acids.
protease
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This enzyme breaks down larch starch molecules to small glucose molecules.
carbohydrase
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This is what happens when you heat an enzyme & it's structure is destroyed so lock & key no longer works.
dentaures
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This is a plastic tube that represents the small intestine.
visking tube
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This is the involuntary contractions of the gullet that pushes that food on.
peristalisis
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This is secreated by the liver & stored in the gall bladder. It breaks large fat globules to small fat droplets.
bile
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This is the break down of fat, increasing the surface area of the fat making it easier for lipase to act.
emulsification
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Card 2

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This can't dissolve in a liquid.

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insoluble

Card 3

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This enzyme breaks down large fat molecules to small fatty acids & glycerol.

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Card 4

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This enzyme breaks down large protein molecules to small amio acids.

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Card 5

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This enzyme breaks down larch starch molecules to small glucose molecules.

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