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Flashcards by Bradley Sansom, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Bradley Sansom
over 10 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What is digestion? | Digestion is the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins and fats into small, soluble substances that can be absorbed into the blood. |
| What is amylase? | Amylase catalyses the breakdown of starch into sugars in the mouth and small intestine. |
| What is protease? | Protease catalyses the breakdown of proteins into amino acids in the stomach and small intestine. |
| What is lipase? | Lipase catalyses the breakdown of fats and oils into fatty acids and glycerol in the small intestine. |
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