Enzymes in Digestion

Starch

Sugars (amylase)
Protein

Amino-acids (Protease)
Lipids

Fatty Acids + glycerol (lipase)
What enzyme is found in the mouth?

Amylase, - Starch -> sugars

+ ACID BECAUSE THE ENZYMES WORK BEST IN THIS ENVIRONMENT
What enzyme is found in the stomach?

Protease, Protein -> amino acids
What enzymes are found in the small intestine?
- EVERYTHING
- Amylase - Starch -> sugars
- Protease - Protein -> amino-acids
- Lipase -> Fatty acids -> glycerol
What enzymes are found in the pancreas?
- EVERYTHING AGAIN!
- Amylase
- Lipase
- Protease
What does the liver produce?

BILE
Where is the bile stored?

Gall Bladder
Is bile acidic or alkaline?

Alkaline

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Enzymes in Digestion

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2014-05-08T14:36:08Z

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