Digestive Enzyme

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).