Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What are enzymes?
A
They are biological catalysts and a protein folded into a 3D shape
3
Q
What do amylase do?
A
Breaks down starch into glucose
4
Q
What do protease do?
A
Breaks down protein into amino acids
5
Q
What factors affect enzymes?
A
Temperature-reacts faster
pH
Substrate and enzyme concentration
6
Q
How does an enzyme become denatured?
A
If the pH is too low or high
7
Q
What does lipase do?
A
Breaks down lipids into fatty acids and glycerol
