Where are digestive enzymes produced?
By specialised cells in glands and the lining of the gut
What is the general function of digestive enzymes?
To breakdown larger molecules into smaller molecules
Where is amylase produced?
In the salivary glands, pancreas and small intestine
What does amylase do?
It catalyses the breakdown of starch into sugars in the mouth and small intestine
Where is protease produced?
In the stomach, pancreas and small intestine
What does protease do?
Catalyses the breakdown of proteins into amino acids in the stomach and small intestine
Where is lipase produced?
In the pancreas and small intestine
What does lipase do?
It catalyses the breakdown of lipids into fatty acids and glycerol in the small intestine
What condition to the enzymes in the stomach work best in?
Acidic
Approximately what is the pH of the acid in the stomach?
pH2
Where is bile produced?
In the liver
What does bile do?
It acts in the small intestine to neutralise the acid from the stomach
Do enzymes in the small intestine prefer alkaline or acidic conditions?
Alkaline
Name three processes where enzymes work inside cells?
Enzymes for respiration, photosynthesis and protein synthesis work inside cells