Proteins And Enzymes Flashcards
0
Q
What time substances do lipases breakdown?
A
Fats into fatty acids and glycerol
1
Q
The monomers in proteins are?
A
Amino acids
2
Q
Protease is produced by:
A
The stomach,small intestines and the pancreas
3
Q
Amylase catalyses the breakdown of starch into:
A
Sugars
4
Q
Proteases are used in some baby foods to:
A
Predigest the proteins
5
Q
One job of the bile is to:
A
Neutralise acid produced in the stomach
6
Q
What are enzymes?
A
Proteins
7
Q
What is the optimum temperature for Enzyme?
A
Temperature at which its activity is greatest
8
Q
What happens to enzymes at very high temperatures?
A
They become denatured
9
Q
Stomach enzymes work best around what pH level:
A
I work best around acidic conditions
