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Growth, Development, and Reproduction of Organisms: Human Body Systems
Digestive System Enzymes
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Digestive System Enzymes
Enzymes are special proteins that help break down food into smaller pieces that the body can absorb and use. In the digestive system, various organs release specific enzymes at distinct steps along the pathway. For example, the salivary glands release amylase in the mout...
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If you chew a piece of cracker in your mouth for a while, it starts to taste sweet. That’s because saliva contains enzymes that begin breaking down the cracker’s carbohydrates into sugars.
These enzymes are special proteins that speed up chemical reactions. They play a vital role in the digestive system by helping your body break food down...
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