Difference between revisions of "Digestive Enzyme"
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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 [[Complex Carbohydrate|complex carbohydrate]]s into [[sugar]]s. | + | *[[Carbohydrase]] - Breaks down [[Complex Carbohydrate|complex carbohydrate]]s into simple [[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). | ||
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| + | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | A '''digestive enzyme''' is an [[enzyme]] which is used to break down large insoluble [[molecule]]s into smaller [[soluble]] [[molecule]]s. | ||
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| + | ===About Digestive Enzymes=== | ||
| + | : '''Digestive enzymes''', like all [[enzyme]]s, are made of [[protein]]s. | ||
| + | : '''Digestive enzymes''' work as a [[catalyst]] for the breakdown of large [[molecule]]s. | ||
| + | : '''Digestive enzymes''' are shaped to work on only one [[Substrate (Biology)|substrate]]. | ||
| + | Some '''digestive enzymes''' you should know: | ||
| + | *[[Carbohydrase]]s - [[Salivary Amylase]], [[Pancreatic Amylase]] and [[Amylase]]. | ||
| + | *[[Protease]]s - [[Pepsin]], [[Trypsin]] and [[Petidase]] | ||
| + | *[[Lipase]] | ||
Revision as of 07:57, 6 November 2018
Contents
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 simple sugars.
- Protease - Breaks down proteins.
- Lipase - Brakes down lipids (fats and oils).
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A digestive enzyme is an enzyme which is used to break down large insoluble molecules into smaller soluble molecules.
About Digestive Enzymes
- Digestive enzymes, like all enzymes, are made of proteins.
- Digestive enzymes work as a catalyst for the breakdown of large molecules.
- Digestive enzymes are shaped to work on only one substrate.
Some digestive enzymes you should know:
- Carbohydrases - Salivary Amylase, Pancreatic Amylase and Amylase.
- Proteases - Pepsin, Trypsin and Petidase
- Lipase