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The enzyme amylase breaks the complex sugars into simple sugars. The enzyme pepsin in the stomach breake the peptide bond to get peptides. The enzymes trypsin and chymotrypsin from pancreas break the peptides to amino acids, in the small intestine.

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Which of the enzymes does not digest simple sugars?

Amylase is an enzyme that does not digest simple sugars. Amylase breaks down complex carbohydrates like starch into simpler sugars like glucose. Simple sugars, such as glucose and fructose, do not require enzymatic digestion since they are already in their simplest form for absorption.


Summarize the differences between simple sugars double sugars and complex sugars?

simple sugars are the sugars that are bad for the body and then the double are the sugars that are twice as bad and takes out more energy during the breakdown of the body . complex sugars are pretty self explanatory . :D Also, simple sugars are sugars that the body can use directly, while complex sugars take along time to be broken down.


What are the building blocks of simple sugars?

Simple sugars are made up of monosaccharides, which are the building blocks. Monosaccharides such as glucose, fructose, and galactose are single sugar molecules that cannot be broken down into smaller carbohydrates. These monosaccharides can join together to form more complex sugars like disaccharides and polysaccharides.


What indicators are used for each molecule simple sugars starches lipids proteins?

Simple sugars: Benedict's solution test for reducing sugars. Starches: Iodine test, which turns blue-black in the presence of starch. Lipids: Sudan IV test, where lipids turn a red color. Proteins: Biuret test, leading to a color change from blue to purple in the presence of proteins.


Will an enzyme that breaks down starch work on an enzyme that breaks down protein?

Saliva contains amylase, which breaks down complex sugars such as starch. However starch can't ever be broken down into proteins. They are fundamentally different, starch is a polysaccharide while protein is a polypeptide.

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What breaks down complex sugars to simple sugars in the mouth and small intestine?

sucrase


What does salivary amylases break down?

Amylase breaks down complex sugars into simple sugars.


Is amylase safe as a digestive enzyme?

Yes. Amylase is an emzyme that breaks down complex sugars such as starch into simple sugars.


What process changes complex molecules into simple molecules?

The process of digestion breaks down complex molecules into simple molecules in the body. Enzymes in the digestive system help to break down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats into amino acids, sugars, and fatty acids respectively, which can then be absorbed and used by the body.


Which of the enzymes does not digest simple sugars?

Amylase is an enzyme that does not digest simple sugars. Amylase breaks down complex carbohydrates like starch into simpler sugars like glucose. Simple sugars, such as glucose and fructose, do not require enzymatic digestion since they are already in their simplest form for absorption.


Are proteins bonded together resulting in simple sugars?

No. Sugars are carbohydrates.


Are proteins made up of chains of sugars?

No, protein is completely irrelevant to sugar. I think what you mean is Carbohydrates. A carb is basically a complex sugar, and when it is ingested your body breaks it down into simple sugars.


What foods last the longest in your digestive system?

Lipids (fats & oils), as they have the most complex structure to break down. Simple sugars are the easiest, followed by complex sugars, then starch, then proteins, then lipids. It can take a few minutes to absorb simple sugars, a couple of hours for starch, 6 hours for proteins and 8 hrs or more for lipids. That's why low fat diets can make people go hungry.


Is starch is present in sugarcane?

is starch present in sugarcane


Carbohyrates are either simple or complex?

Yes. Complex carbohydrates are polymers, i.e. chains of simple sugars.


What are the two Subgroups for carbohydrates?

Carbohydrate type molecules can be divided into two chief sub-classifications. These are simple and complex carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates are sugars, and complex can be healthy starches as found in vegetables.


Summarize the differences between simple sugars double sugars and complex sugars?

simple sugars are the sugars that are bad for the body and then the double are the sugars that are twice as bad and takes out more energy during the breakdown of the body . complex sugars are pretty self explanatory . :D Also, simple sugars are sugars that the body can use directly, while complex sugars take along time to be broken down.