Types of enzymes

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Amylase and carbohydrase...
break down starch into sugar
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Protease...
break down proteins into amino acids
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Lipase...
break down lipids (fats and oils) into fatty acids and glycerol
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Where are carbohydrates digested?
Carbohydrates are digested in the mouth, stomach and small intestine.
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Where are proteins digested?
Proteins are digested in the stomach and small intestine.
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Where are lipids digested?
Lipids are digested in the small intestine (helped by bile).
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break down proteins into amino acids

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Protease...

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break down lipids (fats and oils) into fatty acids and glycerol

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Card 4

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Carbohydrates are digested in the mouth, stomach and small intestine.

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Card 5

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Proteins are digested in the stomach and small intestine.

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