Asked by yuley guzman on Apr 24, 2024
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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.
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Samantha Gonsalves7 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The enzyme produced by the salivary glands is amylase, which breaks down starch. Lipase breaks down lipids and is not produced by the salivary glands. Pepsin is produced by the stomach and breaks down proteins.
Learning Objectives
- Outline the unique responsibilities of different digestive enzymes and the organs that secrete them.
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