What is the role of amylase in digestion?

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9th Grade
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Iveel Ganzorig
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
A. Breakdown of proteins
B. Breakdown of lipids
C. Breakdown of carbohydrates
D. Breakdown of nucleic acids
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Where does the majority of nutrient absorption occur?
A. Stomach
B. Mouth
C. Small intestine
D. Large intestine
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is the main function of bile in digestion?
A. Neutralize stomach acid
B. Emulsify fats
C. Digest proteins
D. Break down carbohydrates
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins in the stomach?
A. Lipase
B. Pepsin
C. Amylase
D. Maltase
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is peristalsis?
A. Secretion of enzymes
B. Mixing of food with gastric juice
C. Wave-like muscle contractions that move food
D. Production of bile
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What are enzymes?
a) Proteins that speed up chemical reactions
b) Lipids that catalyze biological processes
c) Carbohydrates involved in cellular metabolism
d) Nucleic acids responsible for energy production
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the lock and key model of enzyme action?
a) Enzymes change shape to fit the substrate
b) Enzymes remain unchanged after catalyzing a reaction
c) Enzymes bond irreversibly to the substrate
d) Enzymes have specific active sites that bind to substrates
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