Difference between revisions of "Carbohydrase"
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| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0008158754/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0008158754&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=27ad53b0283feeff7fc5ae04a9e205f106 ''Carbohydrase, pages 102-103, GCSE Biology; Student Book, Collins, AQA ''] | ||
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| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1782945954/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1782945954&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=100574c08fbbb64318256eb79ed61a76 ''Carbohydrases, page 121, GCSE Biology, CGP, AQA ''] | ||
| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1782945598/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1782945598&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=ad276ad49df77ab4b40ab4fd0fe09737 ''Carbohydrases, page 27, GCSE Combined Science; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA ''] | ||
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Revision as of 16:28, 2 November 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Carbohydrases are a group of digestive enzymes which break down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars.
About Carbohydrase
There are three main carbohydrases in the human digestive system that you should know:
| Digestive Enzyme | Breaks down... | Into... | Produced by: |
| Salivary Amylase | Starch | Maltose | The salivary glands in the mouth. |
| Pancreatic Amylase | Starch | Maltose | The pancreas and released into the Small Intestine. |
| Amylase | Maltose | Glucose | The Small Intestine. |
References
AQA
- Carbohydrase, pages 102-103, GCSE Biology; Student Book, Collins, AQA
- Carbohydrases, page 115, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy; Biology, CGP, AQA
- Carbohydrases, page 121, GCSE Biology, CGP, AQA
- Carbohydrases, page 27, GCSE Combined Science; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Carbohydrases, page 30, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA