Module 2 - The Organisation of Living Things

Teeth

Teeth

________ responsible for the cutting, tearing, chewing and /or grinding of the food.

Proteases

________- breakdown proteins.

Lipases

________- breakdown lipids.

Digestion

________ is quicker and more efficient as there is a higher proportion of extractable energy in the diet.

Amylases

________- breakdown carbohydrates.

complex compounds

The action of acids and enzymes in the break down of ________ into simple compounds used in the metabolism of an organism.

Digestive enzymes

________ are manufactured in the salivary glands, pancreas and gut wall.

Amylases

breakdown carbohydrates

Proteases

breakdown proteins

Lipases

breakdown lipids