Enzymes of Digestion Quessay
An adventure in learning
The purpose of this Quessay is to allow you to use your creativity and knowledge in a nontraditional manner.
You will explore the enzymes of the human digestive system to determine what they are, where they are, and
how they work. Chapter 41 – Animal Nutrition (specifically chemical digestion pages 885 to 889) should help
you complete this assignment.
Requirements:
1. The Quessay must be typed.
2. The Quessay must be a minimum of 1.5 pages and maximum of 3 pages.
3. The Quessay must include the enzymes involved in digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids
and lipids.
4. The Quessay must state the location within the digestive system where each enzyme is found.
5. The Quessay must state the substrate and product of each enzyme.
6. Your Quessay must be accurate and in-depth.
7. Your Quessay may be written as a story, epic poem, play or narrative. (Songs are also acceptable.)
8. Creativity and originality on the part of the author (YOU) must be demonstrated by the use of humor,
pathos, anger, fear, or other emotions.
Due Date: Wednesday 10/23/13
The Quessay is worth 25 points
Enzyme Quessay Rubric
Length
Grammar /typos
Carbohydrate digestion
Protein digestion
Nucleic Acid digestion
Lipid digestion
Creativity
Excellent!
1.5 to 3 pages
2pts
1 or fewer
2pt
Enzymes, locations, and
end products clearly
identified
5pt
Enzymes, locations, and
end products clearly
identified
5pt
Enzymes, locations, and
end products clearly
identified
5pt
Enzymes, locations, and
end products clearly
identified
5pt
Present
1pt
Ok…
Less than 1.5 more than
3 1 pt
2 to 5
1pt
Most information is
present
Really?
None
0pt
More than 5
0pt
Minimal information
0pt
Most information is
present
Minimal information
0pt
Most information is
present
Minimal information
0pt
Most information is
present
Minimal information
0pt
Absent
0pt
Length
Grammar /typos
Carbohydrate digestion
Protein digestion
Nucleic Acid digestion
Lipid digestion
Creativity
Excellent!
1.5 to 3 pages
2pts
1 or fewer
2pt
Enzymes, locations, and
end products clearly
identified
5pt
Enzymes, locations, and
end products clearly
identified
5pt
Enzymes, locations, and
end products clearly
identified
5pt
Enzymes, locations, and
end products clearly
identified
5pt
Present
1pt
Ok…
Less than 1.5 more than
3 1 pt
2 to 5
1pt
Most information is
present
Really?
None
0pt
More than 5
0pt
Minimal information
0pt
Most information is
present
Minimal information
0pt
Most information is
present
Minimal information
0pt
Most information is
present
Minimal information
0pt
Excellent!
1.5 to 3 pages
2pts
1 or fewer
2pt
Enzymes, locations, and
end products clearly
identified
5pt
Enzymes, locations, and
end products clearly
identified
5pt
Enzymes, locations, and
end products clearly
identified
5pt
Enzymes, locations, and
end products clearly
identified
5pt
Present
1pt
Ok…
Less than 1.5 more than
3 1 pt
2 to 5
1pt
Most information is
present
None
0pt
More than 5
0pt
Minimal information
0pt
Most information is
present
Minimal information
0pt
Most information is
present
Minimal information
0pt
Most information is
present
Minimal information
0pt
Absent
0pt
Enzyme Quessay Rubric
Length
Grammar /typos
Carbohydrate digestion
Protein digestion
Nucleic Acid digestion
Lipid digestion
Creativity
Really?
Absent
0pt