BPK/Biology Item /Method1-Analogy & Role Play 2 / Starch Digestion

TEST 2
Chapter 6: Nutrition
Sub Topic: Digestion Process of Starch
1. Diagram 1 shows parts of the human digestive system. Label using P the two parts
where starch digestion occurs.

Diagram 1
[ 2 marks ]
2. (i) Name the enzyme that is involved in the hydrolysis of starch.
............................................................................................................................
[1 mark ]
(ii) Name the two parts of the digestive system that secretes the enzyme named in 2(i)
............................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................
[ 2 marks ]

BPK/Biology Item /Method1-Analogy & Role Play 2 / Starch Digestion

3.

Diagram 2 shows a starch molecule undergoing hydrolysis.

Diagram 2
a. Name enzyme X and enzyme Y?
Enzyme X: .........................................

Enzyme Y: ....................................
[ 2 marks ]

b. In Diagram 2, K and L are the products of two subsequent stages of starch hydrolysis.
Name products K and L in the boxes provided.
[ 2 marks ]
c. (i) Based on Diagram 2, write the equations of hydrolysis.
Stage 1: ...............................................................................................................
Stage 2: .................................................................................................................
[2 marks ]
(ii) Name the end product of starch hydrolysis that is absorbed into the blood
capillaries.
................................................................................................................................
[1 mark ]
Total : 12 marks

BPK/Biology Item /Method1-Analogy & Role Play 2 / Starch Digestion

TEST 2 ANSWER
Chapter 6: Nutrition
Sub Topic: Digestion Process of Starch
1. Diagram 1 shows parts of the human digestive system. Label using P the two parts
where starch digestion occurs.

Diagram 1
[ 2 marks ]
2. (i) Name the enzyme that is involved in the hydrolysis of starch.
Amylase.

[1 mark ]

(ii) Name the two parts of the digestive system that secretes the enzyme named in 2(i)
Salivary glands and Pancreas.
[ 2 marks ]

BPK/Biology Item /Method1-Analogy & Role Play 2 / Starch Digestion

3.

Diagram 2 shows a starch molecule undergoing hydrolysis.

Diagram 2
a. Name enzyme X and enzyme Y ?
Enzyme X: Amylase

Enzyme Y : Maltase
[ 2 marks ]

b. In Diagram 2, K and L are the products of two subsequent stages of starch hydrolysis.
Name products K and L in the boxes provided.
[ 2 marks ]
c. (i) ) Based on Diagram 2, write the equations of hydrolysis.
amylase

Stages 1:
Stages 2:

Starch + water

maltose
maltase

Maltose + water

glucose
[2 marks]

(ii) Name the end product of starch hydrolysis that is absorbed into the blood capillaries.
Glucose
[1 mark]
Total : 12 marks

BPK/Biology Item /Method1-Analogy & Role Play 2 / Starch Digestion