Enzymes

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what is the enzyme that breaks down starch ( a carbohydrate )
amylase ( example of a carbohydrase )
what enzyme breaks down proteins
protease
what enzyme breaks down lipids ( fats ) 
lipase
what does amylase break down starch into
sugar ( maltose )
what does protease break down protein into
amino acids
what does lipase break lipoids into
glycerol + fatty acids
where is the enzyme amylase produced
pancreas
small intestine
salivary glands
where is the enzyme protease produced
pancreas
small intestine
stomach ( pepsin )
where does amylase work
small intestine
saliva in mouth
where does protease work
small intestine
stomach
where does lipase work
small intestine