Digestive Enzymes and Absorption

What is the bread broken down into?

• Proteins

• Fatty acids and glycerol

• Sugars

• Starch

What is the role of enzymes in digestion?

• To provide energy for the body

• To break down food into nutrients

• To absorb nutrients into the body

• To protect the body from harmful microorganisms

Which enzyme breaks down carbohydrates?

• Amylase

• Protease

• Lipase

• Hydrase

Where is amylase enzyme found?

• Mouth

• Stomach

• Pancreas

• Small intestine

What happens to the taste of the cracker when it is chewed for a long time?

• It becomes bitter

• It becomes sour

• It becomes salty

• It becomes sweet

What is the process called when an enzyme breaks a substrate molecule apart?

• Denaturation

• Digestion

• Absorption

• Catalysis

Which enzyme breaks down proteins?

• Amylase

• Protease

• Lipase

• Carbohydrase

Where is lipase enzyme found?

• Mouth

• Stomach

• Pancreas

• Large intestine

Which enzyme breaks down fats and oils?

• Amylase

• Protease

• Lipase

• Carbohydrase

Where is protease enzyme found?

• Mouth

• Stomach

• Liver

• Large intestine