State the source, substrate, products and optimum pH of one amylase, one protease, and one lipase

Amylase (Salivary amylase)
Source: salivary glands in the mouth
Substrate: starch
Products: maltose
Optimum pH: 4.6-5.2

Protease (pepsin)
Source: chief cells in the stomach
Substrate: proteins, polypeptide chains
Products: smaller peptide chains
Optimum pH: 1.5-1.6

Lipase (pancreatic lipase)
Source: pancreas
Substrate: triglycerides
Products: fatty acids and glycerol
Optimum pH: 8.0

LH
Answered by Louise H. Biology tutor

14741 Views

See similar Biology IB tutors

Related Biology IB answers

All answers ▸

Explain the role of each enzyme involved in DNA replication.


Explain how the properties of water, that are essential to living things, arise from the 
dipolar nature of water


Cells becoming resistant to bacteria; Within a population of bacteria, NO cells are resistant to antibiotics. Over time, ALL cells are resistant to antibiotics. Outline the steps of natural selection that lead to a fully resistant population:


Explain antibiotic resistance in bacteria and its evolution.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning