Examples of Digestive Enzymes - Lipase
Biology: AQA GCSE Higher, topic 2.2.10
Lipase
Lipase is a type of digestive enzyme that breaks down lipids into glycerol and fatty acids.
Production
- Lipase is produced in the:
- Small intestine.
- Pancreas.
Purpose
- Lipase breaks down lipids into a molecule called glycerol and fatty acids.
- Lipid → glycerol + fatty acids
Test yourself on Examples of Digestive Enzymes - Lipase
Lipase breaks lipids down into fatty acids and another substance. What is this substance?
Lipase, amylase and protease are all produced in the small intestine. Which of these enzymes is also produced in the pancreas?
Lipase, amylase and protease are each produced in one organ unique to them, plus one organ that all three share. Which organ do all three enzymes have in common?
Lipase is produced in both the pancreas and the small intestine. If the pancreas were damaged and could not produce lipase, what would happen to lipid digestion?
Amylase, protease and lipase are each produced in the small intestine, plus one other organ unique to that enzyme. Which organ produces amylase but not lipase or protease?