22 questions
Which enzyme breaks down starch?
amylase
protease
lipase
maltase
Which enzyme is produced in the stomach?
amylase
protease
lipase
All the above
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
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
Enzymes _____ the rate of chemical reactions in cells
Choose the correct statement
An enzyme can only bind to specific substrates
An enzyme is used up in a chemical reaction
Which enzyme digests starch into glucose?
Amlyase
Catalase
Lipase
Protease
Which enzyme digests proteins into amino acids?
Amlyase
Catalase
Lipase
Protease
From where in the digestive system are lipases secreted?
Salivary glands
Liver
Pancreas
Stomach