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Why can everyone digest sucrose?
Everyone can digest sucrose because it is broken down by the enzyme sucrase, which is produced in the small intestine. Sucrase breaks down sucrose into its component sugars, glucose and fructose, which can then be easily absorbed into the bloodstream and used for energy by the body.
Why does pepsin not digest sucrose?
Sucrose is a type of carbohydrate. Pepsin is a protease, so it can only digest proteins, because enzymes are specific to one kind of molecule. Sucrose would be broken down by a carbohydrase.
Can you digest sucrose?
yes, it is a disaccharide, or a sugar/carb
Is sucrose healthy ingredient for drinks and beverages?
Sucrose provides energy to the body.
What enzymes work on helping digest sugar?
I'm not positive about what enzymes digest sugar, but I do know that lysosomes contain hydrolytic enzymes which digest macromolecules, such as sugar.
Where is sucrose digested in the body?
Small intestine
Most abundant carbohydrate in the body?
sucrose
What enzyme is in the small intestine?
Amylase, protease and lipase are secreted from the pancreas into the small intestine. Sucrose, maltase, lactase from the wall of the intestine are also used to complete digestion.
How does sucrose enter your body?
It is only through food. No any other sources
Why do you eat sugar?
to get sucrose content to our body for energy
Which of the following cannot be digested by humans-sucrose maltose cellulose or fructose?
Cellulose cannot be digested by humans.Cellulosecellulosehumans cannot digest cellulosecelluloseCelluloseCellulose (aka Fiber) can not be digested by humans because, we don't have the bacteria needed to break down cellulose. Sucrose, Maltose, and Fructose are all disaccharides (carbohydrates/sugars) and are all able to be broken down to glucose in the body.
Why must your body digest?
Your body must digest food to get energy from the vitamins, nutrients, and all the other stuff your body needs to survive.
