Unit 2 - Enzymes and Digestion Flashcards

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1
Q

Where do chemical reactions take place in a cell?

A

The Cytoplasm

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2
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What do enzymes do?

A

Speed up (catalyse) the rate of chemical reactions

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3
Q

What does the gall bladder do?

A

Stores bile

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4
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What does the liver do?

A

Breaks down blood in order to make it non-toxic for the rest of your body

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5
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What does the small intestine do?

A

Absorbs nutrients and water from food passing through it

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6
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What does the large intestine do?

A

Absorbs water and salts from the material passing through

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7
Q

What does the pancreas do?

A

Produces enzymes which are used to break down sugars, fats and starches

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8
Q

What is the active site?

A

The section of the enzyme where the substrate binds

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9
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What is the substrate?

A

A substance that enzymes break down to form products

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10
Q

What is an enzyme?

A

A biological catalyst

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11
Q

Where is amylase found?

A

Salivary Glands
Pancreas
Small Intestine

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12
Q

What does amylase break down and what is it broken down into?

A

Breaks Down —> Starch
Into —> Glucose

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13
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Where is lipase found?

A

Pancreas
Small Intestine

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14
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What does lipase break down and what is it broken down into?

A

Breaks Down —> Fats
Into —> Glycerol and Fatty Acids

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15
Q

Where is pepsin found?

A

Stomach
Pancreas
Small Intestine

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16
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What does pepsin break down and what is it broken down into?

A

Breaks Down —> Proteins
Into —> Amino Acids