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Identify the locations in the digestive system where amylase, protease, and lipase are produced and where they exert their effects.

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Cambridge IGCSE Combined ScienceHuman nutritionSupplement content

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This point belongs to Digestion, especially Digestion outcomes.
You need to be able to identify the locations in the digestive system where amylase, protease, and lipase are produced and where they exert their effects.
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Amylase, protease, and lipase are produced in different parts of the digestive system and act on specific types of food.

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Identify the locations where amylase, protease, and lipase are produced.
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