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There are two types of digestion: mechanical (such as chewing), and chemical (involving enzymes.) Enzymes are protein-based, biological catalysts that are specific to a particular molecule. Protease enzymes, for instance, break down proteins, while lipase enzymes digest lipids. Each enzyme has a region called the active site. It is the active site that makes enzymes specific to just one substrate, due to its unique shape. The molecules attach to the active aite, and are broken down. Once the nutrients are digested into their end products, they are small enough to be absorbed into the bloodstream.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoFat is broken down by lipase enzymes in the small intestine.
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∙ 14y agoFats are digested by a group of enzymes called lipases. The technical term for fats and oils is "lipid", hence the name of the enzymes responsible for breaking down the fat molecules.
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∙ 14y agofat is broken down by avoiding carbohydrate and adding olive oil in salads.
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∙ 11y agobecause of finger like projections present in small intestine .
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∙ 12y agoin the small intestine
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What does the digestive system convert?
The digestive system converts food into nutrients. Breaking it down with enzymes and other chemicals. It turns it into nutrients and fat (Fat is to be stored for later use to provide energy).
What is the bile's function in the digestive system?
the main function of bile in digestive system is that, it breaks down fat and cholesterol in food and helps in elimination of waste.
What is bile's main function in the digestive system?
the main function of bile in digestive system is that, it breaks down fat and cholesterol in food and helps in elimination of waste.
What enzymes are secreted in an earthworm's digestive tract?
ANSWERAnimals digest their food. The proteins carbohydrates and fat in food. are broken down into simple molecules.
What ia the small intestine?
it is a digestive organ in the body that absorbs broken down food, at the start of it the pancreas produces lipases that break down fat. hope this helps.
What part of the body burns fat?
digestive system -_- _-_-
Who invented your fat?
i think your fat comes from all of the foods in your body in digestive system.
What are some stomach dangers of the digestive system?
u get to fat
What happens to butter in the digestive system?
Butter is full of fat so it will be DIGESTED and then turned into FAT.
Why do you think it is necessary to break up the fat into tiny droplets?
In the human digestive system, Lipase is an enzyme that breaks down fat molecules. While Lipase is able to break down triglycerides (fat) into fatty acids and glycerol, this process occurs slowly. Bile salts break up large fat droplets into smaller droplets, effectively increasing the surface area, which increases the rate at which the fat is able to be broken down by Lipase.
What does cirrhosis do to the digestive system?
The Liver fills with fat :)
What would the steak be broken into?
Steak and most meats contain mostly protein and fat. The protein is broken down to amino acids and the fat is broken down to fatty acids and glycerine.
