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).