Enzymes

Enzymes break down big molecules into small molecules!!! The enzymes work inside the cells and are used in resperation!!!Enzymes are used in digestion too. Enzymes are produced by speacialist cells which are then released into the gut to mix with food!

Digestive Enzymes!!!

Starch,protiens and Fats are to big to pass through the walls of the digestive system!!!

smaller molecules which can easily pass through the digestive system are: glycerol,amino acids fatty acids  and sugars !!!

Amylase converts starch into simple sugars(amylase is an enzyme)

Fats are converted by lipase into glycerole and fatty acids

protiens are converted by protease enzymes to make amino acid!!!

what emmulsifies fats and neutralises the stomach? BILE DOES!!!!

Long story short BILE  Breaks down the fat into tiny droplets which give it a bigger surface area which then in turn make it easier for the enzymes to break it up and speed up digestion

It neutralises the stomach because the hydrochloric acid is too acidic to enter the small intestine because the emzynes in the small intesine work better in alkline conditions!!!

Bile is produced in the liver and stored in the gall bladder untill needed!!!

Facts about enzymes

protease is added to baby food whilst it is being manufactured so it is easier for the baby to digest it and to get all of the nutrients from out of it!!!

Lipase and protease is added to washing detergent to break down the stains on your clothes!!!