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WorksheetsDigestion and absorption
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Amino acids are linked together chemically to form molecules of
Simple Carbohydrates
Complex Carbohydrates
Really Complex Carbohydrates
Proteins
Which of the following is NOT a nutrient?
Fats
Water
Fiber
Vitamins
Bile is produced by the
Liver
Pancreas
Small Intestine
Large Intestine
what is the aim of the visking tubing?
to store sugar and starch
to allow starch molecules to pass through since they are large
to allow glucose molecules to pass through since they are small
to stop water from getting to the starch and sugar solution
which nutrients, were able to get out of the tubing?
glucose
starch
water
air
A test using Benedict and Iodine solution was done on the water after some time. what will be the result?
Iodine and Benedict solutions are unchanged
Iodine turns blue-black and Benedict solution remains unchanged
Both Iodine and Benedict solution change colours
Benedict solution turns brick red and Iodine remains unchanged
In terms of the visking tubing, what is a semi-permeable membrane?
a membrane that allows anything to pass through it
a membrane that allows large molecules to pass through it
a membrane that allows small molecules to pass through it
a membrane that does nothing
where do we find a semi permeable membrane in the digestive system?
stomach
gall bladder
liver
small intestine
Enzymes are catalysts. What is a catalyst
speeds up a chemical reaction
slows down a chemical reaction
has no effect on a chemical reaction
it slows dow and speeds up a chemical reaction
what are enzymes made up of?
sugars
proteins
fats
fiblre
what enzyme is present in the mouth to digest carbohydrates?
amylase
lipase
trypsin
bile
which enzyme digests protein in the stomach?
amylase
trypsin
bile
hydrochloric acid
Which enzyme breaks down fats and oils in the small interstine?
lipase
amylase
protease
glucose
Enzymes are sensitive to
air
temperature
water
nothing
