enzymes are essential for breaking down the large molecules we eat into the more smaller soluble molecules that we can absorb through our intestinal lining
main type of carbohydrate is starch and is broken down by an enzyme called amylase into smaller sugars such as maltose.
where is amylase made?
salivaryglands
pancreas
small intestine
proteins are broken down by protease enzymes into amino acids
where is protease made ?
stomach (pepsin)
pancreas
small intestine
lipids are broken down by lipases into glycerol and fatty acids
