Enzymes

Which is the most acidic part of the gut?
Where does protein digestion start?
Where does carbohydrate digestion start?
Where does fat digestion start?
What chemical is made by D, stored in H and helps to break down fats?
What is the name given to this breakdown of fats?
How do digestive enzymes differ from all other enzymes?
1. Produced outside the cell.
2. Have two active sites.
3. Only work in acidic conditions.
4. They are bigger
What is the general/generic name for an enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates?
As well as in the mouth, where else is amylase made?
In what three areas are proteases made?
1. Mouth
2. Stomach
3. Pancreas
4. Small intestine
What is the name for the chemicals formed from the breakdown/digestion of fats?
What are the products of fat digestion?
1. Amino acids
2. Fatty acids
3. Peptides
4. Fatty acids and Glycerol
What affect will fat digestion have on the pH within the gut?
1. No affect
2. pH decreases
3. pH increases
When carbohydrates are digested, sugars are produced. What is glucose typically used for?
What are amino acids used for? Building.....
1. new proteins
2. proteins
3. peptides
Where does the linking of amino acids take place?
1. Mitochondria
2. Nucleus
3. Cell membrane
4. Ribosomes
What are needed to build cell membranes or hormones?
How does mechanical digestion by the teeth help to speed up enzyme activity?