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Biology 0610 · Human nutrition

Digestion, enzymes and absorption

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Key idea 1

Amylase breaks down starch into simple sugars; protease breaks down proteins into amino acids; lipase breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol.

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Which enzyme breaks down starch?

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