Redbud trees belong to the genus Cercis, which includes deciduous trees from North America, Asia and the Mediterranean area. The leaves on redbuds are heart-shaped and produce fiery fall colors in red and yellow. The flowers are typically bright and range from pale pink to purple and magenta.
Digestion of starch and other carbohydrates begins in the mouth with an enzyme called salivary amylase.
The small intestine produces and secretes many enzymes, as it is here where digestion mainly occurs. These enzymes include:The enzymes mentioned above are actually produced by the pancreas. 1  lipase to break down fat molecules into glycerol and fatty acids.2  Carbohydrase-digest carbohydrates into simpler sugars. 3  proteases digest proteins into amino acids.he enzymes mentioned above are actually produced by the pancreas. 1  lipase to break down fat molecules into glycerol and fatty acids. 2  Carbohydrase-digest carbohydrates into simpler sugars. 3  proteases digest proteins into amino acids.