Bacteria and Enzymes in Digestion

What is the function of protease in digestion?

• Breaks down fats

• Breaks down proteins

• Breaks down carbohydrates

• Breaks down vitamins

Lipase is an enzyme that breaks down _______.

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Vitamins

Probiotic foods like live yoghurt contain _______ bacteria.

• Harmful

• Useful

• Neutral

• Inactive

What does "emulsify" mean? (e.g. Bile emulsifies lipids)

• to eliminate it from the body

• to separate from solids

• to combine two liquids together that do not normally mix.

• to dance vigorously after eating

Protease is an enzyme that breaks down ______.

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids

What substance helps lipase in the digestion of lipids?

• Bile

• Saliva

• Acid

• Water

What is the role of bile in digestion?

• Breaks down proteins

• Emulsifies fats

• Neutralizes acids

• Absorbs nutrients

Which of the following is a key word related to enzymes?

• Catalyst

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Transpiration

Lipase works in the ______.

• Mouth

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Large intestine