Proteins - 2 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyPhotosynthesis and transpirationGCSEAQA Created by: Aimeeb1Created on: 14-11-15 13:43 Where are digestive enzymes produced? By specialised cells in glands and the lining of the gut 1 of 10 What is the general function of digestive enzymes? They breakdown large molecules into smaller molecules 2 of 10 Where is the enzyme amylase produced? In the salivary glands, the pancreas and the small intestine 3 of 10 What does amylase do? it catalyses the breakdown of starch into sugars in the mouth and small intestine 4 of 10 Where is the enzyme protease produced? In the stomach , the pancreas and the small intestine 5 of 10 What does protease do? It catalyses the breakdown of proteins into amino acids in the stomach and small intestine 6 of 10 Where is the enzyme lipase produced? In the pancreas and small intestine 7 of 10 What does lipase do? It catalyses the breakdown of lipids (fats and oils) into fatty acids and glycerol in the small intestine 8 of 10 Why does stomach protease work best in acid conditions? Because the stomach produces hydrochloric acid. 9 of 10 Approximately what pH is the acid in the stomach? 2 10 of 10
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