Enzymes in digestion

Discover how enzymes act as biological catalysts and match each digestive enzyme to the nutrient it breaks down.

⏱ 18 min❓ 8 questions

What you'll be able to do

✔I can explain what an enzyme is and why it is specific to one substrate
✔I can match amylase, protease and lipase to the nutrients they digest and the products they make
✔I can predict how temperature and pH affect enzyme activity

How this works

1Read the short explanations first — they teach you what you need before each question.
2Answer each question, then tap Check. A right answer moves you on automatically; if it's wrong, you'll see a friendly explanation of why.
3Finish all 3 steps to see your score — sign in and subscribe to unlock the full lesson and save it.

What's inside

8 questions and 1 quick teaching card, including:

🔗Match the pairs — Choose the partner that goes with each item.

👪Grown-up tip: sit alongside younger learners for the first few lessons. Read the questions together and chat about the explanations — that's where the real learning sticks.

Curriculum: AC9S8U02