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Digestion
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- 1What is digestion?Digestion is the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins and fats into small, soluble substances that can be absorbed into the blood.
- 2What is amylase?Amylase catalyses the breakdown of starch into sugars in the mouth and small intestine.
- 3What is protease?Protease catalyses the breakdown of proteins into amino acids in the stomach and small intestine.
- 4What is lipase?Lipase catalyses the breakdown of fats and oils into fatty acids and glycerol in the small intestine.
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- Science (Biology) Flashcards on Digestion, created by Bradley Sansom on 01/03/2014.
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