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==Key Stage 3==
===Meaning===
A '''digestive enzyme''' is a [[molecule]] made in the [[Digestive System|digestive system]] that breaks down large food [[molecule]]s into smaller [[molecule]]s.
===About Digestive Enzymes===
: There are different '''digestive enzymes''' for each nutrient.
Some '''digestive enzymes''' you should know:
*Carbohydrase - Breaks down complex carbohydrates into sugars.
*Protease - Breaks down [[protein]]s.
*Lipase - Brakes down [[lipid]]s (fats and oils).
===Meaning===
A '''digestive enzyme''' is a [[molecule]] made in the [[Digestive System|digestive system]] that breaks down large food [[molecule]]s into smaller [[molecule]]s.
===About Digestive Enzymes===
: There are different '''digestive enzymes''' for each nutrient.
Some '''digestive enzymes''' you should know:
*Carbohydrase - Breaks down complex carbohydrates into sugars.
*Protease - Breaks down [[protein]]s.
*Lipase - Brakes down [[lipid]]s (fats and oils).