Question

List the end products of carbohydrates, protein and fat digestion.

Answer 1

Carbohydrate:

1. We take in carbohydrates in the form of starch which is converted to maltose by the action of an enzyme salivary amylase.
2. This conversion results in the formation of maltose and dextrin.

Fats:

1. Lipases are known to carry out the breakdown of fat molecules within the food.
2. These act on the emulsified or fragmented fat to break them down into simpler substances for proper absorption.
3. The end product formed due to the digestion of fat is fatty acids and glycerol.

Proteins:

1. Proteins are digested using the enzymes such as trypsin, chymotrypsin, and pepsin.
2. These enzymes break down proteins into simpler forms which are amino acids.