Topic 2
when food has been digested the products must be absorbed into the ileum (small intestine) and transported in the blood
part 2...
enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions- biological Catalyists
part 3...
part 4...
digestive enzymes break down large insoluble molecules into small soluble molecules so they can be absorbed into the blood
1. amylase
*breaks down starch
*produces glucose
*it is released in the mouth and small intestine
2. protease
*breaks down protein
*produces amino acids
*released in the stomach and small intestine
3. lipase
*breaks down fat
*produces fatty acids and glycerol
*released in the small intestine
temp= 20
pH= 5
temp= 35
pH= 2
temp= 60
pH= 7
enzymes are also used commercially in things like biological washing powders...