digestive enzymes

• enzymes

  enzymes catalyse (speed up) chemical reactions
• enzymes are..


  large protein molecules
• proteins are broken down by...?

  enzymes called protease
• proteins are..


  long chains of chemicals called amino acids
• starch is broken down by..

  amylase
• carbohydrates are broken down by..

  carbohydrase
• starch is...

  a chain of glucose molecules
• amylase is found in ..

  • the saliva
  • the pancreatic fluid
• lipids are digested by..

  lipase
• a lipid molecule consists of..

  • glycerol molecule
  • 3 molecules of fatty acids
• lipase is found where?

  in the small intestine and pancreatic fluid
• bile is NOT...

  an enzyme
• bile is made and stored where

  • made in the liver
  • stored in the gall bladder