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Digestion 01
Teeth break up food into smaller pieces.

Digestion 01

A fascinating way to revise about what happens when you chew food. What is the purpose of glucose?

Aged between 11 and 14? This quiz is especially for you.

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FIND OUT ABOUT SUBSCRIPTIONS

1 .
Protease breaks down .......
fat
fibre
protein
starch
The names of enzymes usually ends in -ase
2 .
Lipase breaks down .......
fat
fibre
protein
starch
They are broken down into fatty acids and glycerol
3 .
Which of the following organs is not part of the digestive system?
Heart
Liver
Pancreas
Stomach
The heart is part of the circulatory system
4 .
Which of the following is NOT a type of tooth?
Canine
Feline
Incisor
Molar
Teeth break up food into smaller pieces
5 .
Saliva is mixed with the food. It contains .......
acid
amylase
lipase
protease
Amylase starts the digestion of starch
6 .
Starch is broken down into .......
amino acids
fatty acids
glucose
glycerol
Glucose is a small molecule which is used by cells to release energy
7 .
Protein is broken down into .......
amino acids
fatty acids
glucose
glycerol
These are required to make new cells for your body
8 .
Which of the following organs is not part of the digestive system?
Gut
Large intestine
Lungs
Small intestine
The lungs are part of the respiratory system
9 .
At which range of temperatures do enzymes work best?
20-30°C
30-40°C
40-50°C
60-70°C
Normal body temperature is 37°C
10 .
Which of the following is NOT an enzyme?
Bile
Carbohydrase
Lipase
Protease
Enzymes break down large molecules
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Nutrition, digestion and excretion

Author:  Sue Davison

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