Asked by yuley guzman on Apr 24, 2024
The enzyme produced by the salivary glands is ________; it breaks down ________.
A) amylase; starch
B) lipase; lipids
C) pepsin; proteins
D) amylase; lipids
E) pepsin; starch
Amylase
An enzyme that helps in the digestion of carbohydrates by breaking down starches into simpler sugars.
Lipids
A class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. They serve as a major energy store and play roles in cell membrane structure.
- Outline the unique responsibilities of different digestive enzymes and the organs that secrete them.
Learning Objectives
- Outline the unique responsibilities of different digestive enzymes and the organs that secrete them.