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Which enzyme breaks down starch?
amylase
protease
lipase
maltase
Which enzyme is produced in the stomach?
amylase
protease
lipase
All the above
Name the part of the enzyme that has a special shape to fit the substrate
key position
product formation zone
interesting area
active site
What does bile do to fat?
emulsifies it into small droplets
decreases the surface area by emulsification
Breaks it down to fatty acids
creates a more acidic pH
When lipase acts on fats, what are the products?
lactose and glucose
fatty acids and glycerol
amino acids
glycogen and insulin
Why does bile help fat digestion?
It provides acidic conditions for lipase
It increases the temperature by respiration
It produces a larger surface area for lipase to work on
It kills harmful bacteria
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