Proteases: break down proteins into amino acids, made in the stomach, pancreas and small intestine, work in the stomach and small intestine, Pepsin is a specific example, Active site is complementary to proteins, Lipases: break down lipids into glycerol and fatty acids, made in the pancreas and small intestine, Bile (from the liver) gives more surface area for lipases to work, work in the small intestine, Active site is specific to lipids, Carbohydrases: break down carbohydrates into simple sugars, Amylase is an example of this type of enzyme , made in the salivary gland, the pancreas and the small intestine, work in the mouth and small intestibe, Active site is complementary to carbohydrates,

Digestive enzymes

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