Digestive Enzymes (AQA A-Level Biology): Flashcards
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Physical breakdown in digestion
Physical breakdown in digestion
Mechanically reduces food, increases surface area
Chemical digestion method
Chemical digestion method
Hydrolysis using enzymes
Carbohydrases break down carbohydrates into
Carbohydrases break down carbohydrates into
Monosaccharides (simple sugars)
Lipases break down fats/oils into
Lipases break down fats/oils into
Fatty acids and monoglycerides
Proteases break down proteins into
Proteases break down proteins into
Amino acids
Amylase converts starch into
Amylase converts starch into
Maltose (a disaccharide)
Role of bile salts in lipid digestion
Role of bile salts in lipid digestion
Emulsify fats into micelles, increase surface area
Endopeptidases action
Endopeptidases action
Break peptide bonds in central regions of proteins
Exopeptidases action
Exopeptidases action
Remove amino acids from terminal ends of peptides
Cause of lactose intolerance
Cause of lactose intolerance
Reduced lactase production in adults