a) draw the structures of sucrose and starch; b) describe the digestion of these carbohydrates, indicate the enzymes, the site of their synthesis, and the parts of the gastrointestinal tract in which the hydrolyzis of sucrose and starch occurs.

Q: Which of the following aids in the digestion of fats? .COOH (а) (b) (d) None of these но HO.

A: Fats are the biomolecules that help in storing energy. Good and healthy fats are required in the…

Q: A patient with chronic pancreatitis and hence decreased secretory function of pancreas was…

A: Individual having an inflammation in the pancreas which does not improve over a long period of time…

Q: Suppose you have a test tube containing olive oil and pancreatic lipase in a pH 7.0 buffer…

A: Digestion is the process by which the food particles are broken down into simpler substances. It…

Q: Describe the main actions in the mouth, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine during lipid…

A: Note- “Since you have asked multiple questions, we will solve the first question for you. If you…

Q: Describe the process of chemical digestion of our three major macronutrients, carbohydrates,…

A: Chemical digestion is the breakdown of food with the help of enzymes. Enzymes are released by…

Q: Where does Triglyceride digestion occur? Explain how?

A: Pancreatic lipase (pancreatic triacylglycerol lipase), is an enzyme secreted from the pancreas.…

Q: Salivary amylase is produced by the parotid, the submandibular, and the sublingual salivary glands,…

A: Enzymes are important biological molecules that catalyze chemical reactions in the body. Salivary…

Q: Briefly explain the process of protein digestion: where it occurs, what enzymes are involved, and…

A: Protein It is one of the macronutrients, important for building muscle mass. This macronutrient is…

Q: The catabolic enzyme alpha-amylase is active in some parts of the digestive system but not in…

A: Alpha-amylase is a protein having enzymatic activity and enzyme commission (EC) number 3.2.1.1.…

Q: Why is it necessary for enzymes that digest protein to be secreted in an inactive form?

A: Enzymes are the biocatalysts which are used in reaction which catalyzes the reaction.  The enzymes…

Q: What is the action of Lipase?

A: Lipases are essential for varied biological processes. The most perform function of lipases is that…

Q: If the chyme did not contain sodium, the absorption of which of the following would be impacted? O…

A: In animals, ingested food is stored in the stomach. Partial digestion of ingested food via gastric…

Q: What is the difference between protein digestion and protein denaturation? Both occur after a meal.

A: Protein is a polymer of amino acids connected together via peptide bond. Protein is the functional…

Q: Explain how amino acids are catabolized.

A: Amino acids are the building blocks of a protein molecule. Protein is the functional and structural…

Q: Explain the evaluation of concurrence of result to function of salivary amylase. (Hint: Starch…

A: The digestion of carbohydrates starts from mouth and completes in small intestine. The salivary…

Q: 1) In a sentence or two, explain why fatty acids are capable of providing more energy than…

A: 1. Fatty acids provide more energy than carbohydrates due to their higher carbon-hydrogen (C-H) bond…

Q: Where does digestion occur in the body, and what kinds of chemical reactions does it involve?

A: Digestion is a process through which the raw food that we eat is digested with the help of enzymes…

Q: Enumerate the different protein portions of lipoproteins or the so called APOLIPOPROTEINS. Specify…

A: a. Lipoproteins are spherical to discoidal shape with a core of nonpolar lipids, triacylglycerol,…

Q: name the protein digesting enzymes.

A: Digestive enzymes are those which aid in the digestion process where it breaks up complex organic…

Q: For protein in the stomach, what enzyme is involved in hydrolysis? What are the final product(s)…

A: Proteins are made up of amino acids that are bonded to one another by peptide bonds. Proteins are…

Q: At what pH is the activity of pepsin and salivary amylase equal?

A: Enzymes are the secretions of the digestive organs that work on specific types of food matter and…

Q: a) Explain why olestra would not be absorbed.  (b) What effect could consumption olestra have on…

A: Over the last few years, many types of fat- free food have come to the market. These food carry…

Q: Recognize the substrate, enzyme, and product in this formula:…

A: The mouth is the beginning portion of the alimentary canal that receives food and secretes saliva.…

Q: Write the steps of bile acid synthesis

A: Bile Acids are of two types:-  primary bile acids -  Cholic acid and chenodeoxycholic acid.…

Q: a) name the most abundant type of dietary lipid present in the human diet

A: Lipid is a biomolecule

Q: Chemically, Olestra is made of a six-carbon backbone and six fatty acid attachments. No nutrients…

A: Olestra- Indigestible fat and composed of 6 fatty acid attachments.

Q: In which part of the digestive tract are α-Amylase produced?  What does this tell you about the site…

A: The conversion of complex molecules such as proteins and carbohydrates present in the food into the…

Q: have the high fermentive capacity of ruminant animals. Which of the following feeds (A, B, C, D)…

A: Based on the information provided, the feed that would most likely be the best source of…

Q: Discuss the process by which lipids are absorbed.

A: The act of absorbing substances into cells, tissues, and organs, as in the food (carbohydrates and…

Q: You eat spaghetti with tomato sauce, peas, and Parmesan cheese. Describe the path through each organ…

A: Digestion is the process of breaking down large insoluble molecules into small soluble molecules…

Q: Mention any one point of difference between Pepsin and Trypsin

A: Pepsin and trypsin are digestive enzymes, more specifically protease enzymes that break other…

Q: List the organs and structures of the digestive system that function in enzymatic hydrolysis and…

A: The function of the digestive system is to break down the foods you eat, release their nutrients,…

Q: What are bile acids? What is their role in digestion of lipids?

A: The digestive system is made up of a group of organs that aid in the digestion of food ingredients…

Q: Which enzymes are present in saliva? Explain all in detail.

A: Saliva is a secretion in our mouth.