Enzymes in Digestion Worksheet

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🔬 Part 1: Label the Digestive System

1. Label the diagram below with the key locations where digestive enzymes are produced and act:

Word Bank: Mouth, Stomach, Pancreas, Small Intestine, Liver

📚 Part 2: Enzyme Knowledge

2. Which enzyme begins the breakdown of starch in the mouth?

Pepsin

Amylase

Lipase

Trypsin

3. Complete the table showing what each enzyme breaks down:

Amylase breaks down: ________________

Pepsin breaks down: ________________

Lipase breaks down: ________________

4. Where is pepsin produced and what conditions does it need to work effectively?

5. The pancreas produces several digestive enzymes. Name two and explain what they digest:

6. Why do different enzymes work in different parts of the digestive system? Consider pH and substrate availability in your answer:

7. A student ate a sandwich containing bread, cheese, and butter. Trace the journey of each macronutrient through the digestive system, identifying which enzymes break them down and where:

8. Explain why someone with pancreatic disease might have difficulty digesting food, even if their stomach and small intestine are healthy. Include the role of specific enzymes in your explanation: