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Types of enzymes

Different types of enzymes break down different nutrients.

carbohydrase breaks down starch to simple sugars.
It is made in the mouth and the gut.

protease breaks down protein to amino acids.
It is made in the stomach and the gut.

lipase breaks down lipids to fatty acids and glycerol.
It is made in the intestine.

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