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Digestive Enzymes
Digestive Enzymes and Their Functions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What nutrient does amylase break down? | Carbohydrates (specifically starch into sugars). |
| Where is amylase produced? | Salivary glands and pancreas. |
| What nutrient does pepsin digest? | Proteins |
| Where is pepsin active? | In the stomach. |
| What nutrient does lipase break down? | Lipids (fats). |
| Where is lipase produced? | Pancreas (and small amounts from the mouth and stomach). |
| What is the role of bile in digestion? | Bile emulsifies fats, breaking them into smaller droplets (not an enzyme but crucial for fat digestion). |
| What nutrient does trypsin break down? | Proteins (continuing protein digestion in the small intestine). |
| Where is trypsin produced? | Pancreas (secreted into the small intestine). |
| What is the function of lactase? | Breaks down lactose (milk sugar) into glucose and galactose. |