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What do digestive enzymes do? |
Break down big molecules (eg starch, proteins and fats). And turn them into smaller molecules like sugars and amino acids. |
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When the big molecules/small molecules have been broken down, what happens? |
The now smaller molecules can pass easily through the walls of the digestive system, so they can be absorbed into the blood stream |
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What is Amylase? |
It is like carbohydrase. It breaks down starch. |
