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: There are different '''digestive enzymes''' for each nutrient. | : There are different '''digestive enzymes''' for each nutrient. | ||
Some '''digestive enzymes''' you should know: | Some '''digestive enzymes''' you should know: | ||
| − | *Carbohydrase - Breaks down | + | *Carbohydrase - Breaks down [[Complex Carbohydrate|complex carbohydrate]]s into [[sugar]]s. |
*Protease - Breaks down [[protein]]s. | *Protease - Breaks down [[protein]]s. | ||
*Lipase - Brakes down [[lipid]]s (fats and oils). | *Lipase - Brakes down [[lipid]]s (fats and oils). | ||
Revision as of 17:34, 16 September 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A digestive enzyme is a molecule made in the digestive system that breaks down large food molecules into smaller molecules.
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 proteins.
- Lipase - Brakes down lipids (fats and oils).