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1
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Where are digestive enzymes produced?

A

By specialised cells in glands and the lining of the gut

2
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What is the general function of digestive enzymes?

A

To breakdown larger molecules into smaller molecules

3
Q

Where is amylase produced?

A

In the salivary glands, pancreas and small intestine

4
Q

What does amylase do?

A

It catalyses the breakdown of starch into sugars in the mouth and small intestine

5
Q

Where is protease produced?

A

In the stomach, pancreas and small intestine

6
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What does protease do?

A

Catalyses the breakdown of proteins into amino acids in the stomach and small intestine

7
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Where is lipase produced?

A

In the pancreas and small intestine

8
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What does lipase do?

A

It catalyses the breakdown of lipids into fatty acids and glycerol in the small intestine

9
Q

What condition to the enzymes in the stomach work best in?

A

Acidic

10
Q

Approximately what is the pH of the acid in the stomach?

A

pH2

11
Q

Where is bile produced?

A

In the liver

12
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What does bile do?

A

It acts in the small intestine to neutralise the acid from the stomach

13
Q

Do enzymes in the small intestine prefer alkaline or acidic conditions?

A

Alkaline

14
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Name three processes where enzymes work inside cells?

A

Enzymes for respiration, photosynthesis and protein synthesis work inside cells