5. A) Examples of Enzymes
Carbohydrase - lactase
Made and acts in the small intestine. Breaks down lactose into glucose and galactose sugars.
Carbohydrase - maltase
Made and acts in the small intestine. Breaks down maltose into glucose sugar.
Carbohydrase - sucrase
Made and acts in the small intestine. Breaks down sucrose into glucose and fructose.
Protease - pepsin
Made and acts in the stomach. Breaks down protein into peptides.
Carbohydrase - salivary amylase
Made in salivary glands. Acts in the mouth. Breaks down starch into maltose sugar.
Carbohydrase - pancreatic amylase
Made in the pancreas and acts in the small intestine. Breaks down starch into maltose sugar.
Protease - trypsin
Made in the pancreas and acts in the small intestine. Breaks peptides into amino acids.
Lipase - lipase
Made in the pancreas and small intestine. Break down lipids into fatty acids and glycerol.