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Why can't lipase break down starch?
Lipase can't break down maltose because it is meant to break down lipids. Maltose is a form of a carboydrate, which is broken down by maltase.
What macromolecules do enzymes break down in lipase?
Lipids are broken down by the enzyme Lipase.
What enzymes break down glucose?
glucase
What is the pancreas juice called?
There are different types of carbohydrate - maltose, fructose, starch... but the general name given to enzymes which break-down carbohydrates is "carbohydrase".
What enzymes are in the pharynx?
In the pharynx, the primary enzymes present are salivary amylase (ptyalin) and lingual lipase. Salivary amylase helps break down starches into maltose, while lingual lipase aids in digesting fats. These enzymes begin the process of chemical digestion in the mouth before food travels to the stomach.
What enzyme break down maltose?
Maltase breaks down enzymes in the small intestine.
How does the process of digestion break starch down into maltose?
During digestion, starch is broken down into maltose through the action of enzymes. The process starts in the mouth with the enzyme amylase breaking down starch into maltose. This process continues in the small intestine where more enzymes, such as maltase, further break down the starch into maltose. The maltose is then absorbed into the bloodstream for energy.
What does intestinal gland produce?
They secrete enzymes to break down maltose into glucose.
What enzymes break down lipids?
Lipase breaks down lipids (fats) LIPASES
What enzymes break down protein and fat?
Proteins are broken down by enzymes called proteases, such as pepsin and trypsin. Fats are broken down by enzymes called lipases, such as pancreatic lipase. These enzymes help to break down proteins and fats into smaller molecules for absorption in the body.
What are three digestive enzymes that break down carbohydrates fats and proteins?
carbohydrase lipase and protease amylase
Which enzymes break down gravy?
Gravy is a protein based liquid and so the enzyme that breaks it down is protease, this is the same case as blood, egg or sweat.
