Enzymes & Digestion (OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What are enzymes described as in the digestive system?
What are enzymes described as in the digestive system?
Biological catalysts
What is a key feature of enzyme specificity?
What is a key feature of enzyme specificity?
Each enzyme targets one molecule type
What does amylase break down?
What does amylase break down?
Starch
What does amylase break starch into?
What does amylase break starch into?
Simple sugars like maltose
Where is amylase produced?
Where is amylase produced?
Salivary glands, pancreas, small intestine
What does pepsin break down?
What does pepsin break down?
Proteins into amino acids
Where is pepsin found?
Where is pepsin found?
Stomach
What do lipases break down?
What do lipases break down?
Lipids (fats)
What are the products when lipase breaks down fats?
What are the products when lipase breaks down fats?
Fatty acids and glycerol
Where is lipase produced?
Where is lipase produced?
Pancreas and small intestine
Why must large food molecules be broken down into smaller molecules?
Why must large food molecules be broken down into smaller molecules?
So they can be absorbed into bloodstream
What are absorbed molecules used for in the body?
What are absorbed molecules used for in the body?
Energy, growth, and repair