New News Biology #13

Digestive Enzymes

Main molecules our bodies break down:

Carbohydrates

• pasta, rice, etc. (main energy source)

• main type = starch

• broken down by ‘Amylase’ into maltose (smaller sugars)

Trivia Fact: ‘Amylase’ are made in the salivary glands, the pancreas & the small intestine

Proteins

• nuts, meats, beans

• broken down by ‘Protease’ into amino acids

Trivia Fact: ‘Protease’ are in the stomach, the pancreas & the small intestine

Fats (Lipids)

• cheese, oils, chocolate

• broken down by ‘Lipase’ into glycerol and fatty acids

Trivia Fact: ‘Lipase’ is made in the pancreas & the small intestine