Digestive Enzymes

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Which type of enzyme breaks down proteins into small peptides and amino acids?

  • Peptidases
  • Proteases (correct)
  • Amylases
  • Lipases

Where are digestive enzymes found in the body?

  • Only in the digestive tracts
  • Neither in the digestive tracts nor cells
  • Both in the digestive tracts and cells (correct)
  • Only in the cells

Which enzyme splits carbohydrates such as starch and sugars into simple sugars?

  • Proteases
  • Lipases
  • Peptidases
  • Amylases (correct)

Which enzyme splits fatty acids into fats and oils?

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Which of the following is NOT a location where digestive enzymes are found?

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Digestive Enzymes

  • Proteases break down proteins into small peptides and amino acids.

Location of Digestive Enzymes

  • Digestive enzymes are found in the mouth, stomach, and small intestine.

Carbohydrate-Digesting Enzymes

  • Amylases split carbohydrates such as starch and sugars into simple sugars.

Fat-Digesting Enzymes

  • Lipases split fatty acids into fats and oils.

Exception

  • The skin is NOT a location where digestive enzymes are found.

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