Enzymes

• amylase breaks down starch into glucose and maltose
• amylase is found in the pancreas , salivary glands and the small intestine.
• glucose can later be used for respiration
• protease breaks down proteins into amino acids
• protein is need for growth and repair
• protease is found in the pancrease small intestine and stomach
• lipase breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol
• lipase is found in the pancreas , small intestine , mouth and stomach
• lipase breaks down fat so it can be used as insulation and energy storage.
• Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions
• enzymes chemical digest large food molecules into small molecules in your diet.