Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
Amylase converts ____ into ____.
A
- Starch
2. Maltose
2
Q
Amylase is made in…
A
The salivary glands
The pancreas
The small intestine
3
Q
Maltase converts ____ into ____.
A
- Maltose
2. Glucose.
4
Q
Protease converts ____ into ____.
A
- Proteins
2. Amino acids
5
Q
Protease is made in…
A
The stomach (where it is named pepsin) The pancreas The small intestine
6
Q
Lipase converts ____ into ____ and ____.
A
- Lipids
- Glycerol
- Fatty acids
7
Q
Lipase is made in…
A
The pancreas
The small intestine
8
Q
Bile does which two jobs?
A
Neutralises stomach acid
Emulsifies fats
9
Q
Bile is made in…
A
The liver
10
Q
Enzymes are…
A
Catalysts produced by living things
11
Q
Enzymes reduce the need for…
A
High temperatures
12
Q
Enzymes have a unique…
A
shape
