Food Molecules and Enzymes

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What is fiber in the context of food molecules?

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Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body cannot digest. It helps regulate the body's use of sugars, helping to keep hunger and blood sugar in check.

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Where in the digestive system is fiber broken down?

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Fiber is not broken down in the digestive system.

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What is pepsin?

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Pepsin is an enzyme in the stomach that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides.

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What type of molecules are produced when protein is broken down by pepsin?

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Smaller peptides and amino acids.

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What is amylase?

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Amylase is an enzyme that helps break down carbohydrates into simple sugars.

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What type of molecules are produced when complex carbohydrates are broken down by amylase?

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Simple sugars, such as glucose.

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What is lipase?

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Lipase is an enzyme that breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol.

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What type of molecules are produced when fat is broken down by lipase?

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Fatty acids and glycerol.

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What are enzymes?

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Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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Why are enzymes important in digestion?

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Enzymes are important because they help break down food into smaller molecules that the body can absorb and use.